Adjunct Instructor of English

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.

Working Title Adjunct Instructor of English Position Number FA9976 Appointment Type By semester:
Fall/Spring FTE .625 = 30 hours/week, 10 months

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The mission of the Department of Language and Literature at North Carolina Central University is to engage students in languages, cultures, literatures, linguistics, and writing. We foster students’ analytical and creative thinking, problem-solving abilities, and communication strategies to prepare students for their responsibilities in civic and professional life. The Department of Language and Literature is responsible for teaching GEC courses in English, Foreign Languages, Humanities, and Philosophy.

The department also houses degree programs in English, Spanish, and Interdisciplinary Studies.

To teach 1-3 sections of English Composition I and/or II per semester

To hold 4-8 office hours per week

Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching in face-to-face and/or online formats.

Familiarity with Canvas or other LMS platforms.

M.A. in English, Composition and Rhetoric, or a related field with a minimum of 18 hours graduate coursework in the field.

Two years of relevant teaching experience at the college/university level.

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

N/A

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Posting Number F000264 Open Date 07/14/2026 Close Date 07/31/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Date Position Available 08/17/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants

Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
• List of References

• Teaching Philosophy
• DD-214 (Veterans Only)
• Licenses and/or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

Supplemental Questions

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