Professor of Teaching

University of Memphis • Jackson, TN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of English at the University of Memphis Lambuth Campus in Jackson, Tennessee seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor of Teaching position. This is a one-year appointment beginning Fall 2026 and ending with the conclusion of the Spring 2027 semester, with the possibility of extension. The teaching load for this full-time position is 4/4. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Requirements

• PhD in English in hand is preferred, but ABD candidates (with multiple chapters drafted) will be considered.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively teaching developmental composition and lower and upper division composition, creative writing, and literature courses.
• Evidence of teaching excellence (e.g. student evaluations, sample syllabi, class observations reports, statement of teaching philosophy, etc.).
• Willingness to follow departmentally prescribed course objectives and outcomes.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Responsibilities

• Teaching four English courses per Fall and Spring semester, including developmental and first-year composition, creative writing (any genre), and American Literature.
• Advise a small number of English majors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree