Instructor of English

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Duties and Responsibilities:
Ball State University is seeking a part-time, non-tenure-track position for an Instructor of English to teach 1-2 classes Spring 2026 semester in our award-winning, first-year writing program. This position will serve a Spring 2026 term with possibility of renewal dependent upon enrollment need and funding availability.

Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or related field from an accredited college or university by date of appointment and at least one year experience teaching first-year writing at the college level.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:
ABD or terminal degree in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or related field from an accredited college or university by date of appointment; three or more years' experience teaching first-year writing at the college level; experience with teaching or scholarship in one or more of these areas: Creative Writing, English Education, African American Studies, Afro-Latinx Studies, Ethnic Studies, Diverse or Global Rhetorics, Raciolinguistics, and/or Antiracist Pedagogy.

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Information regarding transcripts:
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.

Special Instructions Summary:
Under Course Syllabi, please upload a single syllabus from a first year writing course.

Information for Applications on an optional Cover Letter:
In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experience align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please select one of our enduring values and describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to that value in your professional endeavors.

Please include required CV/Resume, and include three reference contacts.

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