Adjunct English Lecturer

University of Maryland Eastern Shore • Princess Anne, MD

212d • $3,189

About The Position

Adjunct faculty members are needed for the Department of English and Modern Languages at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES). Resumes will be reviewed as needed for each semester. For Fall 2025, the department seeks candidates who can teach on campus in Princess Anne, Maryland. We are specifically seeking instructors for socio-linguistics courses and digital humanities courses. Occasionally the department might need instructors who can teach online. Please indicate in your cover letter which modality you are applying for. Successful candidates will demonstrate an understanding of the mission and value of an HBCU education and be able to speak fluently on the dynamics of race, gender, and social inclusivity in their teaching. UMES is committed to the development of an equitable and inclusive environment, and we value input of multiple viewpoints and perspectives across the university.

Requirements

• Master's degree with at least 18 graduate credits in the discipline.
• At least one year of college teaching experience in the discipline as Instructor of Record.
• Experience teaching with a Learning Management System (such as Canvas, Blackboard, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Three years of college teaching experience in an English-related discipline.
• Experience with Canvas.

Responsibilities

• Teaching responsibilities may include courses in Composition 1 and 2, Technical Writing, and Speech.
• Qualified instructors may also teach other courses as needed in our literature, linguistics, English education, or digital media tracks.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Voluntary participation in supplemental retirement accounts (SRAs) to include TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide.
• Participation in state sponsored MetLife life insurance and/or USM sponsored MetLife life insurance plan.
• Long term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree