Assistant Instructional Professor

Pittsburg State University • Pittsburg, KS

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pittsburg State University Department of English and Modern Languages invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-earning Assistant Instructional Professor of English. The position is on campus at Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas, and begins in August 2027.

The appointee will teach undergraduate writing courses and may teach general education literature courses. Courses are delivered in person on campus unless otherwise directed by the university. The role also includes maintaining regular on-campus office hours, supporting student success, participating in professional development, contributing to service activities, and assisting with English program recruitment and retention.

Employment is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background check. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire; visa sponsorship is not available. Applications must be submitted through the university's application process.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in English or a related field from an accredited institution, completed by the August 2027 appointment start date.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire; the university does not provide visa sponsorship.
• Employment is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• At least one academic year of experience teaching college-level writing courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate writing courses and general education literature courses as assigned.
• Deliver assigned courses through in-person instruction on campus unless otherwise directed by Pittsburg State University.
• Maintain regular on-campus office hours in accordance with university and department guidelines.
• Participate in professional development related to college writing instruction, literature instruction, or student learning.
• Contribute to department, college, university, and community service activities as assigned.
• Participate in student recruitment and retention activities for the English program.
• Support student success through timely feedback, office-hour consultation, and referrals to appropriate academic resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level