Instructor, English

Job Title Instructor, English Posting Number F00387P Type of Appointment FTF;
Full-Time Fixed

Funding Information

CIP Code 23.01 English Language and Literature/Letters, General Salary Range for Job Posting

Recruitment Recommendations

Anticipated Employment Start Date for Position 08/10/2026 Open Date 11/25/2025 Close Date 01/31/2026 Open Until Filled Yes

Position details

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The department of English & Modern Languages at Morehead State University is accepting applications for a full-time position as an Instructor, English. The anticipated start date is August 10, 2026.

Morehead State University is located in Morehead, KY, a designated Kentucky Trail Town, nestled in the Daniel Boone National Forest, in close proximity to Cave Run Lake. This location provides opportunities for a wide range of outdoor recreation activities. Morehead State University is recognized as one of the top public universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, Morehead State University is relatively close to a number of larger cities including Lexington, KY, Louisville, KY, and Cincinnati, OH.

Morehead State University delivers a strong and affordable education for friendly, ambitious students who thrive in a student-focused learning environment defined by small class sizes and faculty committed to teaching and student success.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach 30 credit hours per academic year in English, general education, and other areas as assigned by chair.

REQUIREMENTS:
Doctoral degree in English.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Teaching experience. Specialization in Shakespeare or pre-1600s literature, poetry, or rhetoric/composition desired. Secondary specialization in creative writing is also positive.

SPONSORSHIP:
This position is not budgeted for Visa Sponsorship.

Morehead State University is a comprehensive, regionally focused university providing high quality instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The University has an enrollment of over 9,000 students. :  and complete the MSU Application for Employment along with a cover letter, curriculum vita, and the name and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin after the close date and continue until the position is filled.

For preferred consideration, apply by January 31, 2026. Contact the Office of Human Resources at  should you have questions about our online application. Please contact Mark Graves, the search committee chair, at m.graves for questions regarding this position. MSU is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Organizational Relationships

An instructor reports to a department chair.

Physical Requirements Working Conditions

Instructor will teach in typical classroom and internet based environments.

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