Instructor of English
About The Position
The Department of English at Florida Atlantic University invites applications for two Instructor positions to begin in August 2026. Positions are non-tenure earning, nine-month renewable appointments with opportunities for summer teaching appointments. Successful candidates will have an MA, MFA, or PhD in English, Rhetoric and Composition, Creative Writing or a related discipline at the time of appointment (August 8, 2026). Instructors are expected to teach a 4/4 course load, primarily on the Boca Raton campus, and contribute to Florida Atlantic University's General Education Curriculum core offerings in Communication and Humanities. Teaching responsibilities may include first-year composition, literature courses, and other Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) offerings.
Requirements
- MA or PhD in English, Rhetoric & Composition, or related field, or MFA in Creative Writing at the time of appointment.
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of post-secondary teaching experience.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching writing and writing across the curriculum courses.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for teaching English Department Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) courses on the Boca Raton campus, including first-year composition and interpretation of literature courses.
- Responsible for compliance with all state, university, and program requirements.
Benefits
- Opportunities for summer teaching appointments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
