What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Instructor-English position at Inside Higher Ed?
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is searching for a full-time, temporary, non-tenure track visiting Instructor of English, beginning August 2026. This is a one-year temporary position with health benefits and renewable for a second year. The teaching load is 24 credit hours a year over two semesters.
The successful applicant must have a Master’s degree in English, Composition, or related field and at least two years of experience in teaching first-year composition. The new hire will be expected to mainly teach courses in First-Year Composition.
Required
Review of complete applications will begin April 13, 2026. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration. Required application materials:
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
The successful applicant must have a Master’s degree in English, Composition, or related field and at least two years of experience in teaching first-year composition. The new hire will be expected to mainly teach courses in First-Year Composition.
Required
Review of complete applications will begin April 13, 2026. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration. Required application materials:
- Cover Letter (briefly indicating how the candidate’s qualifications, teaching philosophy, and experience prepare them for this position)
- Curriculum Vitae
- 1 Sample Syllabus of a composition course
- Student Teaching Evaluations (summary)
- Names and Email addresses for three professional references
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.