Adjunct Instructor Department of English AD

Position: Adjunct Instructor for Department of English AD9664
Adjunct Instructor for Department of English AD9664

Job no: 494378
Work type: Adjunct/Temp Faculty
Location: Stillwater
Categories: Faculty/Instructor

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Dr. Jeff Menne, jeff.menne

Work Schedule

TBD

Appointment Length

6 months or less

Hiring Range

Commensurate with education and experience

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by May 31, 2026, to ensure full consideration.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply , please submit:
-a letter of application
-curriculum vitae
-teaching philosophy
-contact information from a minimum of three professional references

About this Position

The Department of English at Oklahoma State University seeks applications for part-time, non-tenure-track adjunct instructors for the Fall 2026 semester.

Responsibilities include:

• Teach freshman composition or technical writing.
• Must be able to teach during the day.
• Must hold office hours and conference with students.

About the Department of English

The Oklahoma State University Department of English is committed to research, teaching, and outreach. It prides itself on the diversity of its course offerings and on its small lecture and discussion classes. The department offers a full range of courses in six areas: literature, creative writing, screen studies, linguistics, teaching English as a second language, and rhetoric and writing studies. For further information on the department, see our web page at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

About Oklahoma State University

With a 130-year history, Oklahoma State University is one of the nation's most comprehensive land-grant university systems. The OSU System has over 34,000 students, 7,400 employees, and campuses in Stillwater, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Okmulgee. Exceptional strengths in the sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities in the College of Arts and Sciences as well as institutional strengths in engineering, agriculture, and business are distinguishing features of the University.

Stillwater is a growing community consistently winning awards for best places to live, most recently in Money Magazine. It is about a 1-hour drive from both Oklahoma City and Tulsa. The addition of commercial air travel, wide availability of gigabit internet, and the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts enhance Stillwater's vibrant culture. The cost of housing is roughly 80% of the national average.

For further information on the department, see our web page at  Position will remain open until filled.

This position is contingent upon availability of funding.

Required Qualifications

• MA in English or related field or at least 18 completed graduate hours in English
  (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

Preferred Qualifications

• MA in English, Rhetoric, Composition, or Technical Writing is preferred. Related degrees in Fine Arts, English Education, and Reading/Literacy may be considered.
  • Prior teaching experience preferred.
  • Experience using technology or a strong willingness to engage students through the use of technology is preferred.

Advertised: 22 May 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close:

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