Part-Time Lecturer: Department of English - Composition Program

Instructor Positions In The Composition Program

The Department of English invites applications for instructor positions in the Composition Program, to begin summer 2026. All positions are for summer 2026 in the first instance with the possibility of renewal as department needs require. Applicants should have experience teaching first-year composition and be willing to teach both ENGL
101 and ENGL
102. Preference will be given to those with graduate-level coursework in composition pedagogy. Instructors are expected to utilize Blackboard to submit a course syllabus, order textbooks or other reading materials, provide developmentally meaningful feedback, present engaging learning experiences, respond to students in a timely manner, communicate regularly with designated academic program director, submit final grades within university deadlines, and comply with other requests as a part-time lecturer such as completing an attestation and disclosure form and annual performance evaluations.

The salary is based on a per-credit-hour value. Composition courses are three credit hours. Applicants should submit one document containing a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and at least one sample syllabus for a first-year composition course. Review of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until the positions are filled.

Qualifications MA/PhD

Equal Employment Opportunity

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The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

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Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment or by phone .