Instructor of English Literature
About The Position
The Department of Language and Literature at the University of New Orleans invites applications for an Instructor of English with an expertise in Composition. This position is responsible for 12 academic units per semester (4/4), with the expectation of service. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate composition (especially corequisite Pathways classes) and literature courses offered by the Department of Language and Literature. The successful candidate should be adept at teaching in both in-person and asynchronous modalities and be strongly committed to First-Year Writing. An ability to work with our First-Year Writing Program and tutors in our Writing Center is also highly desirable.
Requirements
- MFA or MA in a relevant discipline in hand by date of hire (August 2026)
- Evidence of teaching excellence
Nice To Haves
- PhD in literature or composition/rhetoric
- Experience teaching a diverse student body
- Commitment to working with a dynamic writing program
Responsibilities
- Teaching undergraduate composition (especially corequisite Pathways classes) and literature courses offered by the Department of Language and Literature.
- Teaching in both in-person and asynchronous modalities.
- Working with the First-Year Writing Program and tutors in the Writing Center.
Benefits
- Equal employment opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
