English Non-Tenure Track Lecturer

Position: English - Full-Time, Non-Tenure Track Lecturer
Position Overview:

Teaches, advises, and mentors students; evaluates student performance; and maintains department and student records in accordance with university policies. Adheres to the educational philosophy of the university. Works in a collaborative manner with colleagues and professional peers. Participates in university meetings that relate specifically to faculty. Serves on department, college, and university committees as requested.

College/Department Overview:

The College of Liberal Arts currently has 130 full-time and 82 part-time faculty in 8 academic departments. The College serves the University's Core Curriculum programs and enrolls more than 2,850 undergraduate students and more than 300 graduate students in 34 undergraduate and 17 graduate majors. For further information see our website at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Position Announcement:

The Department of English seeks a One-Year, Full-Time Lecturer for . The Department of English at the University of Central Oklahoma is committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse faculty and to creating a welcoming environment for all.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The teaching load is 15 credit-hours (which is typically five 3-credit courses or a combination of paired 3-credit courses and 2-credit developmental courses) per semester. Primary teaching responsibilities could include Developmental English and First-Year Composition as well as concurrent sections of First-Year Composition taught off-site in local high schools; courses in other areas may be assigned as departmental need requires.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:

An M.A. or MFA in English or a closely related field and a commitment to high-quality teaching are required. Preferred:
Preference will be given to applicants whose degree is in Composition and/or Rhetoric or a related field and who have at least two years of experience teaching First-Year Composition in a college or university setting.

Required Documents:

Online faculty application with cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of three professional references, and transcripts for all degrees are required. Additional documentation may be requested at a later date.

Contact Information:

Please contact Dr. Matt Hollrah (mhollrah) with questions.

Qualifying Question:

Will you hold a graduate degree in English or a closely related field by August 1, 2026?

Preference Date for Applications: June 1, 2026

Required Documents:

Online faculty application, cover letter, curriculum vitae, three professional references, and transcripts for all degrees are required.