Master Instructor in English
About The Position
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is hiring a Master Instructor in the Department of Language and Literature, starting August 2027 in Joplin, Missouri. The successful candidate will teach English courses and is responsible for 15 credits of instruction in each fall and spring semester, with most courses being first-year composition. The area of specialization is open. The position requires a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching. Applicants should provide a letter of application, curriculum vitae, unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and the names and contact information of three professional references through www.mssu.edu/jobs. Official transcripts are due within 45 days after the contract is issued. Application review begins November 2 and continues until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon a background check. MSSU describes its campus as an engaging learning environment and offers a collaborative, diverse workplace, opportunities for advancement, and career and benefit opportunities. The university emphasizes fostering a global perspective and values employees’ contributions and their impact on students. MSSU is an EOE/AA employer committed to excellence and diversity among faculty and staff, and participates in E-Verify.
Requirements
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level.
- A Ph.D. in English or a related field is preferred, but ABD candidates and candidates holding master's degrees will be considered.
- Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, unofficial copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and names and contact information for three professional references.
- Employment is contingent upon a background check.
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching professional and technical writing or expertise in American literature before 1865.
- Experience administering internships.
- A Ph.D. in English or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Teach English courses at the undergraduate level.
- Deliver 15 credits of instruction in each fall and spring semester, with most instruction in first-year composition.
Benefits
- Career and benefit opportunities.
- Opportunities for advancement.
- Collaborative and diverse workplace.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
