Visiting Instructor / Visiting Assistant Professor AF7783

Oklahoma State University; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University in Stillwater is hiring Visiting Instructors/Visiting Assistant Professors for the Department of English, starting August 2026. Candidates should have a master's in English or a related field, along with strong communication skills.

The role involves teaching a 3‑3 course load, with opportunities to develop and teach innovative writing courses. This engagement is renewable based on performance and funding availability. Interested parties should submit their applications by June 15, 2026.

Qualifications

• MA in English or humanities discipline with experience in writing instruction.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 3‑3 course load in the First-Year Composition program.
• Develop themed sections for in-person and online writing courses.
• Teach Cowboy Concurrent courses to high-school students for college credit.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

MA in English or related discipline

PhD in English or related discipline (preferred)

Job description

Campus: OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email: Dr. Jeff Menne, [e-mail]

Work Schedule: TBD

Appointment Length: Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range: Commensurate with education and experience

Priority Application Date: Applications accepted until a successful candidate is hired; interested parties are encouraged to submit materials by June 23, 2026.

About This Position

The Department of English at Oklahoma State University seeks applications for multiple openings for Visiting Instructors/Visiting Assistant Professors with a start date of August 2026. Research and teaching interests should include composition and writing studies and related areas of humanistic inquiry. This appointment may be renewable for up to three years, contingent upon satisfactory performance and availability of funding.

Responsibilities

The successful hires will teach a 3‑3 course load, supporting both the First‑Year Composition program and the Cowboy Concurrent initiative. In the First‑Year Composition program, the instructor will develop themed sections for in‑person and online delivery of writing courses for learning communities organized by major and subject affinity (such as science and technology or global politics). Cowboy Concurrent courses enroll high‑school juniors and seniors who wish to earn college credit. These courses are offered both in‑person and online.

About The Department Of English

The Oklahoma State University Department of English is committed to research, teaching, and outreach. The department prides itself on the diversity of its course offerings and on its small lecture and discussion classes. The department offers a full range of courses in seven areas: literature, creative writing, screen studies, linguistics, teaching English as a second language, rhetoric and writing studies. The Department of English also offers programs leading to the Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts and the Doctor of Philosophy.

About Oklahoma State University

With a 130‑year history, Oklahoma State University is one of the nation’s most comprehensive land‑grant university systems. The OSU System has over 34,000 students, 7,400 employees, and campuses in Stillwater, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Okmulgee. The university has strengths in the sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities, engineering, agriculture, and business. Stillwater is a growing community consistently winning awards for best places to live. It is about a 1‑hour drive from both Oklahoma City and Tulsa. The addition of commercial air travel, wide availability of gigabit internet, and the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts enhance Stillwater’s vibrant culture. The cost of housing is roughly 80% of the national average.

Required Qualifications

• Master's
  • MA in English or other humanities discipline with experience in writing instruction
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively mentor and collaborate with students and colleagues

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D./Ed.D.
  • PhD in English or other humanities discipline with experience in writing instruction
  • Evidence of teaching excellence with a capacity for curricular design
  • Experience teaching online courses

To apply, please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, and contact information from a minimum of three professional references. For full consideration, please submit application materials by June 15, 2026.