What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor of English position at Eastern New Mexico University?
- Position Overview
The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This list of duties is illustrative only and does not constitute a comprehensive listing of all functions and responsibilities performed.
Position Summary:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is seeking a qualified candidate to teach as a non-tenure track, full-time Instructor of English. The start date is August 2026. This is a residential appointment, and campus presence is required.
- Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities:
- 4/4 teaching load with assignments in Professional & Technical Communication, Report Writing, and Composition
- Courses may be offered in-person, hybrid, or online, as assigned to meet student needs.
- Contribute to the Writing Program in collaboration with the Writing Program Director and fellow faculty
- Regular and predictable attendance required
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Regular and predictable attendance required
Minimum Job Requirements:
An M.A. with at least 18 hours in English is required. An M.A. in English is preferred. Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background in and experience in teaching Professional & Technical Communication, Report Writing, and Composition in person and online.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Working Conditions
Physical Demand and Working Conditions:
Work is sedentary in nature, which at times requires exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or a consistent amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, job knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands, and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]
- Additional Information
Date Available:
Application Review Date:
Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.
Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application.
Required Documents:
Letter of interest
Curriculum vitae
Contact information for three references (blind or off-list reference checks may be conducted on finalists)
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