Department:

English Track:

Temporary Rank:

Instructor Percentage of Time:

Other If other, please indicate 1-4 courses per semester

Term:

Fall 2026

Posting Number:

FP00258

Position Start Date:

08/19/2026 Salary /

Wage Range:

Instructor Step 1 (salary per 3-credit course is $7,028.18. Benefits information can be found at https://ship.edu/about/offices/hr/benefits General Description/Position Purpose The Department of English at Shippensburg University invites applications for either full-time or part-time temporary positions teaching academic writing beginning Fall 2026. Ability to teach general education literature would be considered valuable but is not required. These classes will be taught in-person, on-campus. In addition, faculty members are expected to perform other duties as assigned in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement. Minimum Qualifications Candidates must hold an M.A. in English and have experience teaching college-level academic writing courses. Preferred Qualifications A doctorate in English is preferred.

Open Until Filled:

Yes Special Instructions For full consideration, all candidates must apply online at https://jobs.ship.edu . Materials submitted in other formats including paper applications will not be considered. For an application to be considered complete, candidates must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, names and contact information for three references, and unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts required if granted an on-campus interview). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All applications and inquiries will remain confidential. For more information, contact Dr. Carla Kungl, Department of English, 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA 17257.

Email:

ctkung@ship.edu . Additional Information Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check as well as sufficient course enrollments and budget allocations. Review of application materials will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, or sex. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. All university employees are required to comply with university policies, state and federal laws/statutes prohibiting any type of Discrimination, Harassment, or Retaliation.