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.*
* 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.
Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.

Although part-time and adjunct (less than 30 hours per week) employees are ineligible for the full-time employee benefits package, the university is pleased to offer the following:

• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit:
  • Part-time: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for up to 3 credit hours or 1 course after 6 consecutive months of employment and a minimum of 480 hours worked (dependents do not qualify)
  • Adjunct: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for one course per semester in which there is an active teaching assignment at the university (dependents do not qualify)
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to Campus Recreation and Wellness
• Exclusive cash rewards through Utah Community Credit Union's (UCCU) branch on UVU's campus when becoming a member

01

Do you have a master's degree or higher in English, Rhetoric and Composition, Creative Writing, or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have at least two years of composition teaching experience at the college level?

• Yes
• No

Required Question