Instructor of English
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Bsu · Ball State UniversityPart-timeOn-siteToday
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Requirements
- Master's degree in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or related field from an accredited college or university by date of appointment.
- One year experience teaching writing at the college level.
- ABD or terminal degree in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or related field from an accredited college or university by date of appointment.
- Three or more years' experience teaching writing at the college level; experience with teaching or scholarship in one or more of these areas:
- Creative Writing, English Education, Literature, Linguistics, African American Studies, and/or Diverse or Global Rhetorics.
- C ompensation:
- Compensation for the Fall 2026 semester will be $3,500 per class.
- Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
- How to apply:
- Information regarding transcripts:
- The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned are required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
- Special Instructions Summary:
- Under Course Syllabi, please upload a single syllabus from a first year writing course.
- Information for Applications on an optional Cover Letter:
- In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experience align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile).
- Please include required CV/Resume, and include three reference contacts.
- IMPORTANT: To ensure accurate processing of your application, do not rely on a resume upload to populate the job experience section. All work history must be entered directly into the application fields.
Benefits
$3,500 per classDepartment:English - TempStart Date:08/21/2026About this opportunity:Ball State University is seeking a part-time, non-tenure-track position for an Instructor of English to teach 1-3 classes Fall 2026 semester in our award-winning writing program. This position will be a one-semester contract with possibility of renewal.Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.Please note that applications will remain active for one year. Therefore, if you apply for this position, you may not hear from the department until there is a need to hire an instructor.What you'll do and what you'll bring:Position Description:Duties and Responsibilities:Teach 1-3 classes Fall 2026 semester in our award-winning writing program.
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Position Title: Instructor of English
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