Adjunct Instructor of Composition

UCM • UCMO - Warrensburg, MO

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of English at the University of Central Missouri invites applications for an appointment as an Adjunct Instructor of English Composition to teach one or possibly two courses in fall 2026. Faculty in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at the University of Central Missouri support the University’s mission of providing a high-quality education and are committed to the success of their students.

Requirements

• M.A. in Rhetoric and Composition, English, or a related field is required.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience teaching college-level Composition.
• Experience teaching English at the secondary school level.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students enrolled in the Department’s program in First-Year English Composition.
• Effective delivery of instruction.
• Being available to meet students outside the classroom during office hours and tutorials.
• Timely and fair evaluation and feedback of student progress.
• Comply with all departmental, college, and University standards and regulations.
• Contribute to cultivating a collegial atmosphere when interacting with other University faculty and staff.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability
• 3 weeks paid vacation per year
• 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• retirement
• generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level