What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor - English position at Western Kentucky University?
Western Kentucky University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-eligible position teaching general education courses. Primary teaching responsibilities will be first-year composition, introduction to literature, and junior-level Writing in the Disciplines courses. 5/5 load (30 credit hours per academic year).
This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, nine-month temporary appointment for the 2026-27 academic year. This appointment will be for one year, but dependent upon departmental needs and available funding, this position has the potential to become a renewable or regular ongoing appointment.
The start date for this appointment is August 15, 2026. Applicants who meet the educational qualifications, requirements, and relevant experience are encouraged to apply.
Job Requirements:
Relevant professional teaching experience. Demonstrated success in teaching and mentoring students in writing across genres. Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and graduate students. Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate schedules, manage multiple requests, and maintain clear communication across the department.
Masters' degree in English or related field plus experience teaching at the college level; demonstrated excellence in and commitment to undergraduate teaching and general education; experience serving underrepresented student populations; experience working with underprepared students.
Additional Information:
Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.
Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.
Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, may contact the Office of Institutional Equity at 270-745-5121 for assistance. To report concerns related to WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy, No. 0.2040 and/or WKU's Sex and Gender-Based Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Policy, No. 0.2070, please complete the Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Reporting Form. Additional information regarding Title IX, including contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and reporting options, is available on WKU's Title IX website.
Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: https://www.wku.edu/academics/
For information related to job postings, application status, or the hiring process, please email employment@wku.edu.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Sick Leave, Dental Insurance