English Instructor | Temporary Fall 2026 and AY |I02449

Position: English Instructor | Full and Part-time Temporary Fall 2026 and AY 2026-2027 |I02449
Posting Number I02449 Classification Title Instructor Working Title English Instructor | Full and Part-time Temporary Fall 2026 and AY  |I02449 Employee Group Faculty Bargaining Unit APSCUF Location Main Campus Department Languages, Literatures, Cultures, and Writing Pay Rate

Employment Type

Temporary FT Work Schedule

face-to-face TBD, according to when classrooms are available. 5/3 loads to cover demand

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

Slippery Rock University is by far one of the most successful and enviable institutions in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). With stable enrollments, strong programs, as well as a unionized and collaborative faculty, we enroll some 8600 students, and the Department of Languages, Literatures, Cultures, and Writing is one of the largest of those within the College of Liberal Arts.

The Department of LLCW seeks both full and part-time temporary faculty members in English, with at least two full-time positions for the full academic year. Those hired will teach English 102 (Critical Writing) and English 104 (Critical Reading) in the Rock Studies general education program, within a large dynamic and energetic department of engaged faculty members from both English and language studies.

Possibility for other courses, depending on qualifications and experience. Slippery Rock University is located in a small rural town just an hour north of Pittsburgh. Our campus is safe, inviting, and blessed with up-to-date facilities that enrich our programs and help us sustain our high student retention and graduation rates. Full-time faculty hired will teach a 5/3 course load.

Minimum Qualifications

PhD, ABD, or MFA in English required. Successful evidence of engaging students in active learning both within and beyond the classroom, as well as fluency in writing across the curriculum pedagogy. Successful performance in an interview and teaching demonstration.

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience in first-year writing. Participation in assessment of individual basic writing and reading courses for periodic, standardized department review and university-wide Middle States (or comparable national standard) also preferred. Interdisciplinary interests or expertise beyond English are a plus in order to help students transfer learning and understanding across domains.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date Closing Date Open Until Filled No Respect for Individuals in the Community

Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, age/or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Human Resources

205 Old Main Building

104 Maltby Avenue

Slippery Rock University

Slippery Rock, PA 16057

Special Instructions to Applicants

Copies of graduate and undergraduate transcripts are required for this position (unofficial copies are fine for the application process).

The final candidate hired must provide official transcripts on file with the university, submitted to:
Human Resources 205 Old Main Building 104 Maltby Avenue Slippery Rock University Slippery Rock, PA 16057.

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