Adjunct Instructor of English, Beginning Spring Semester 2026 (POOL POSTING)
Company:
Ohio University
Job Location:
Athens, 45701-2979
Category:
English and Literature
Type:
Adjunct/Part-Time
Applications Accepted From
Public: Open to the Public
Special Instructions to Applicants
Ohio University's Regional Campuses are located in the following cities in the State of Ohio: Chillicothe; Eastern (St. Clairsville, OH), Lancaster, Southern (Ironton, OH), and Zanesville.
We are accepting applicants for potential adjunct faculty opening in English for the spring 2026 semester. The need for this position is undetermined at this time and is dependent on operational needs including enrollment and staffing. If a need arises, the department will select candidates from this posting.
Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, a current resume/CV, unofficial transcripts, and a list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact details, including email addresses. Actual or proposed course syllabi and/or teaching philosophy statement may be attached under "other" documents.
This position is for the Chillicothe OR Eastern (St. Clairsville, OH) campus, in person. Please indicate your campus of preference in your cover letter.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until November 30, 2025.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
This position is eligible for the following benefits
sick leave and retirement.
Posting Number: 20162948F
Job Description
Ohio University Regional Campuses are seeking part-time instructors to teach a variety of in-person English courses at the undergraduate level at the Chillicothe and Eastern (St. Clairsville, OH) campuses/
Preference will be given to applicants who can teach the following course:
ENG 1510 Writing and Rhetoric I: Foundations
This course focuses on threshold concepts (underlying theories necessary to develop expertise) for writing, such as rhetorical situation, genre, and discourse community. It employs a workshop model that includes discussion of student writing to support reflective work, expository work, work in various genres, and research.
Positions will include teaching from 3 credit hours to up to 11 credit hours per term. Future possibility for various delivery modes including in person/face-to-face, hybrid or via technology.
This position is in-person and not remote. This is a part-time position eligible for sick leave and retirement.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in English or closely related field at time of application and a cohesive set of 18 semester credit hours of discipline relevant graduate course work.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching undergraduate courses.
Statement on teaching philosophy and experience with teaching of writing.
Department
Regional Higher Education
Pay Rate: Standard rates per credit hour, please visit www.ohio.edu/regional for more information on teaching rates.
Job Open Date
09/16/2025
Posting Close Date
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until November 30, 2025.
Job Category: Instructor
Months
3 month
Planning Unit: Regional Higher Education
Campus: Eastern, Chillicothe
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Pam Saffell, saffellp@ohio.edu
Non-Discrimination Statement
Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.
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Public: Open to the Public
Special Instructions to Applicants
Ohio University's Regional Campuses are located in the following cities in the State of Ohio: Chillicothe; Eastern (St. Clairsville, OH), Lancaster, Southern (Ironton, OH), and Zanesville.
We are accepting applicants for potential adjunct faculty opening in English for the spring 2026 semester. The need for this position is undetermined at this time and is dependent on operational needs including enrollment and staffing. If a need arises, the department will select candidates from this posting.
Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, a current resume/CV, unofficial transcripts, and a list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact details, including email addresses. Actual or proposed course syllabi and/or teaching philosophy statement may be attached under "other" documents.
This position is for the Chillicothe OR Eastern (St. Clairsville, OH) campus, in person. Please indicate your campus of preference in your cover letter.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until November 30, 2025.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
This position is eligible for the following benefits
sick leave and retirement.
Posting Number: 20162948F
Job Description
Ohio University Regional Campuses are seeking part-time instructors to teach a variety of in-person English courses at the undergraduate level at the Chillicothe and Eastern (St. Clairsville, OH) campuses/
Preference will be given to applicants who can teach the following course:
ENG 1510 Writing and Rhetoric I: Foundations
This course focuses on threshold concepts (underlying theories necessary to develop expertise) for writing, such as rhetorical situation, genre, and discourse community. It employs a workshop model that includes discussion of student writing to support reflective work, expository work, work in various genres, and research.
Positions will include teaching from 3 credit hours to up to 11 credit hours per term. Future possibility for various delivery modes including in person/face-to-face, hybrid or via technology.
This position is in-person and not remote. This is a part-time position eligible for sick leave and retirement.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in English or closely related field at time of application and a cohesive set of 18 semester credit hours of discipline relevant graduate course work.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching undergraduate courses.
Statement on teaching philosophy and experience with teaching of writing.
Department
Regional Higher Education
Pay Rate: Standard rates per credit hour, please visit www.ohio.edu/regional for more information on teaching rates.
Job Open Date
09/16/2025
Posting Close Date
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until November 30, 2025.
Job Category: Instructor
Months
3 month
Planning Unit: Regional Higher Education
Campus: Eastern, Chillicothe
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Pam Saffell, saffellp@ohio.edu
Non-Discrimination Statement
Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.
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