Instructor of English

Job Summary

The Department of English seeks to hire a full-time, non-tenure track Instructor of English with a start date of August 2026. The instructor will teach a 4/4 load of composition, speech, and/or literature surveys, as well as other courses needed by the department, according to department practice and policy, and will engage in appropriate service. Evidence of excellent teaching is required. Salary contingent upon qualifications, experience, and needs of the university.

Preference may be given to applicants with experience teaching composition, especially developmental writing, speech, and literature surveys in a university setting, as well as the demonstrated ability or expertise to teach other General Education and upper-level undergraduate courses that meet the needs of the department. Preference may also be given to applicants with the availability to teach in person on the JSU campus, located in Jacksonville, Alabama, Monday-Thursday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Fridays 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a field appropriate to the discipline with at least 18 hours completed in graduate-level English courses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English.
• Experience with in-person, hybrid, and online English instruction.
• Experience with Canvas or another learning management system.
• Experience mentoring students.
• Experience with and commitment to working with diverse student populations.

Required Application Documents

• Cover Letter
• CV
• Names and contact information of three individuals who serve as references
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts required when a candidate is advanced in the search process)

Department Information

The Department of English at Jacksonville State University offers an undergraduate degree with concentrations in creative writing, literature, and professional writing, as well as a master’s degree and several certificate and microcredential programs. Faculty and students enjoy a wide range of courses, activities, events, internships, and study abroad, service, and experiential learning opportunities.

About Jax State

Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jax State is home to over 10,000 students representing 63 countries. As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their educational, career, and personal goals. As an academic institution, it aims to produce broadly educated graduates who are prepared for global engagement. As a public, comprehensive university, it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals, Core Values, and Strategies to fulfill this Mission, go to the JSU Strategic Plan home page. 

Academically, Jax State offers 113 academic programs and concentrations, including bachelor's, master's, post-baccalaureate, doctoral, and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education.  More than 40 online programs are offered.  The University features six colleges on its 459-acre campus – Arts, Humanities and Sciences; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations, a reflection of their quality and JSU’s commitment to excellence.

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