Assistant Professor of Instruction, NTT

University of Akron•Akron, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of English at The University of Akron invites applications for a non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Instruction position for the general education, English BA, and English graduate programs starting in January 2027. The teaching load is twelve credit hours per semester or equivalent. Standard service is expected. The University of Akron seeks scholars who will lead collaborations among faculty, students, and community partners that address questions of well-being, public safety, and civic engagement.

Requirements

Ph.D. in English, or equivalent terminal degree.
Three years’ experience and demonstrated excellence teaching university-level English courses.
Ability to teach online courses in support of the Graduate Certificate in English Dual Credit Preparation.
Continued professional engagement with the fields of Composition and/or Rhetoric.
Ability to adapt to emerging technologies and integrate evolving tools and practices into teaching.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience in any or all of the following: Composition studies, literary theory and criticism, professional writing, undergraduate and graduate literature courses.
Experience working with high school educators.
Experience developing undergraduate and graduate curriculum.
Ability to take part in ongoing program assessment.
Record of supporting student success through mentorship and engagement.

Responsibilities

Teach twelve credit hours per semester or equivalent.
Engage in standard service expectations.
Lead collaborations among faculty, students, and community partners that address questions of well-being, public safety, and civic engagement.
Teach online courses in support of the Graduate Certificate in English Dual Credit Preparation.
Take part in ongoing program assessment.
Support student success through mentorship and engagement.