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Job Description
Adjunct Faculty-Department of English & Philosophy Category:
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Academic Locations:
North Adams, MA Posted:
Dec 30, 2025
Closes:
Open Until Filled Type:
Part-time Position ID:
196038
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Job Description:
The Department of English & Philosophy at MCLA invites applications for Adjunct Instructor in Literary Studies for the 2026-2027 academic year. We are seeking an instructor with experience teaching literature courses at the undergraduate level. The successful candidate will teach one course in the Fall 26 semester and one course in the Spring 27 semester as detailed below. Candidates with a strong commitment to working with a diverse student population are particularly encouraged to apply. Examples of Duties Teach one course in the "Social Justice and Transformation" category of our curriculum, which engages with texts that reflect or enact social change. Teach one course entitled "American Literary Survey" which explores key texts in American literature from the colonial period through the 21st century. Foster an inclusive and supportive classroom environment that upholds the values of the liberal arts. Implement curriculum which fulfills departmental learning outcomes.
Requirements:
MA or PhD in Literature or related field (ABD acceptable) Previous experience teaching literature at the undergraduate level Record of publication or other contributions to the field (preferred)
Additional Information:
This is a part time, temporary position starting on 09/01/2026 running through 05/31/2027. Salary for this position is $3,500-$7,000 per course. Until further notice, in response to the Presidential proclamation, issued on September 19, 2025, imposing a significant fee on the entry of individuals with new H-1B visas, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should you need to request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email Brenda Stokes, Executive Director of Human Resources. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is deeply committed to fostering a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We provide equal access to educational, co-curricular and employment opportunities for all applicants, students, and employees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran status, or membership in any other legally protected class. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity that they operate, which extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about Title IX, Equal Opportunity, or ADA/504 and other non-discrimination policies may be directed to MCLA's Interim Title IX and Equal Opportunity Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both. Lucas Morrill Interim Title IX and EO Coordinator 375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247
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(413) 662-5103 Titleix@mcla.edu U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights 33 Arch Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02119-1424
