Adjunct Instructor of Composition

Description The Department of English at the University of Central Missouri invites applications for an appointment as an Adjunct Instructor of English Composition to teach one or possibly two courses in fall 2026. Faculty in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at the University of Central Missouri support the University's mission of providing a high-quality education and are committed to the success of their students. Examples of Duties The primary responsibility of this position is to provide instruction to students enrolled in the Department's program in First-Year English Composition. Teaching in the Department's programs entails effective delivery of instruction, being available to meet students outside the classroom during office hours and tutorials, and timely and fair evaluation and feedback of student progress. The person who fills this position will be expected to comply with all departmental, college, and University standards and regulations and contribute to cultivating a collegial atmosphere when interacting with other University faculty and staff. Typical Qualifications An M.A. in Rhetoric and Composition, English, or a related field is required. Two years of experience teaching college-level Composition and experience teaching English at the secondary school level are both strongly preferred. Supplemental Information Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, two confidential letters of reference, and unofficial transcripts. Questions about the position may be directed to Professor Joshua Taft (taft@ucmo.edu).

Special Instructions:

Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM. 9-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions:

Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee. Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included. Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE:

A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment. The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.