Instructor of English

Colorado Mesa University•Grand Junction, CO

About The Position

The Instructor of English is a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty member in the Department of Languages, Literature, and Mass Communications. The renewable position offers the possibility of promotion in rank based on performance. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester, likely consisting of three composition courses and one course in either French or linguistics. Teaching is primarily in person but may also use online, hybrid, and/or distance delivery modalities. Salary is $48,000–$50,000, commensurate with education and experience. The university offers a health and retirement benefits package. Applicants complete an online application and upload a cover letter, resume, and transcripts for all completed degrees. Official transcripts are required upon hire. Final applicants undergo background investigations, including reference checks and a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history check. Applicants must verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is especially interested in candidates experienced in working with students from diverse backgrounds and committed to improving access and success for underrepresented students in higher education. The university is an equal opportunity employer and may provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities upon request.

Requirements

  • Master of Arts in English.
  • Experience in either French or linguistics, including at least 18 graduate-level credit hours in the relevant field.
  • Documented successful experience teaching composition and French or linguistics at the college or university level.
  • Evidence of excellence in working with undergraduate students.
  • Ability to verify U.S. employment eligibility.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
  • A demonstrated commitment to improving access and success for underrepresented students in higher education.

Responsibilities

  • Teach a standard load of 12 credit hours per semester, likely consisting of three composition courses and one course in either French or linguistics.
  • Deliver instruction primarily in person, with possible online, hybrid, and/or distance delivery.

Benefits

  • Excellent health and retirement benefits package.
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