Instructor

Marshall University • Huntington, WV

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of English at Marshall University seeks to fill three-year term instructor positions to begin in August 2026. Candidates must provide strong evidence of excellence in teaching and commitment to teaching the Marshall University student population. Tied to courses in the composition sequence (ENG 101, 101P, 201, and 201H), as well as other courses in the general-education curriculum of the University and the College of Liberal Arts, this position involves a 4/4 teaching load. All Marshall University faculty must display a commitment to general education, including requirements for critical-thinking classes and writing-intensive requirements. Duties will include a full-time teaching load of 12 hours per semester, in addition to participation in service, scholarship and/or creative activities, and other duties as designated by the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and/or Chair of the Department of English. The department also seeks candidates who will contribute to the University’s general education curriculum and its emphasis on using high-impact teaching practices, particularly those affiliated with one (or more) of the institution’s pedagogical initiatives (e.g., Community-based Learning, Critical Thinking, First Year Seminar, Writing Across Curriculum, etc.). Additionally, the ideal candidate will contribute to the College’s support of interdisciplinary programs of study.

Requirements

• Strong evidence of excellence in teaching.
• Commitment to teaching the Marshall University student population.
• Commitment to general education, including requirements for critical-thinking classes and writing-intensive requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Affiliation with one (or more) of the institution’s pedagogical initiatives (e.g., Community-based Learning, Critical Thinking, First Year Seminar, Writing Across Curriculum, etc.).
• Contribution to the College’s support of interdisciplinary programs of study.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 4/4 teaching load, including courses in the composition sequence (ENG 101, 101P, 201, and 201H), and other general-education curriculum courses.
• Commitment to general education, including critical-thinking classes and writing-intensive requirements.
• Teach 12 hours per semester.
• Participate in service, scholarship and/or creative activities.
• Perform other duties as designated by the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and/or Chair of the Department of English.
• Contribute to the University’s general education curriculum.
• Emphasize high-impact teaching practices, particularly those affiliated with pedagogical initiatives (e.g., Community-based Learning, Critical Thinking, First Year Seminar, Writing Across Curriculum, etc.).
• Contribute to the College’s support of interdisciplinary programs of study.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed