Adjunct Instructor - English

Adjunct Instructor - English

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Main Campus - Orem

Job Type

Adjunct/Overload Teaching

Job Number

FY2605876

Division

VP Academic Affairs

Department

English

Opening Date

05/15/2026

Closing Date

7/31/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Required Documents Needed to Apply

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Applicant Support

Continuous Search

This position is posted on a continuous recruitment basis. This means that applications are accepted even though there may not be a position currently available.

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Position Announcement

The Department of English is seeking to hire part-time (adjunct) instructors to teach first-year writing courses (English 1005, 1010, and 2010) in the classroom and online.

Summary of Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be able to: implement program goals as guided by common assignment sequences, texts, and objectives; prepare effective course plans; establish a supportive classroom environment; evaluate student learning using multiple means of assessment; support a student-centered approach to education; and maintain and submit detailed student grade records. We are also interested in applicants with a willingness to discuss and/or use AI in an ethical and responsible manner with students.

Applicants must be Utah residents at the time of hire.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

* Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree or higher in English, Rhetoric and Composition, Creative Writing, or a closely related field.

* A minimum of two years' experience teaching composition courses at the college level.

* Currently has or will have Utah residency by time of hire.

* Work is performed in a classroom environment using the Instructure Canvas learning management system.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

* Knowledge of the subject area and engagement with pedagogical principles.

* Experience teaching first-year college writing.

* Skill in instructional strategies, techniques, and relevant technologies.

* Ability to manage, motivate, and evaluate students.

* Effective interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

* Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.