Assistant Instructional Professor
Pittsburg State University · Pittsburg, Kansas, United States · onsite
The Pittsburg State University Department of English and Modern Languages invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-earning Assistant Instructional Professor of English beginning in August 2027. Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate writing courses, with possible assignments in general education literature. This is an on-site position located at Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas.
- Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate writing courses and general education literature courses as assigned.
- Deliver assigned courses through in-person instruction on campus unless otherwise directed by Pittsburg State University.
- Maintain regular on-campus office hours in line with Pittsburg State University and department guidelines.
- Participate in professional development related to college writing instruction, literature instruction, or student learning.
- Contribute to department, college, university, and community service activities as assigned.
- Participate in student recruitment and retention activities for the English program.
- Support student success through timely feedback, consultation during office hours, and referrals to appropriate academic resources.
- Education and Experience
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Required Education and Experience – Time of Hire
- Master’s degree in English or a related field from an accredited institution, completed by the August 2027 appointment start date.
Candidate's must hold a Master’s degree in English discipline or related field. This degree requirement ensures candidates possess the advanced theoretical knowledge, highly specialized methodologies, and critical problem-solving skills fundamental to this work. These competencies are typically developed and rigorously validated only through the comprehensive curriculum and intensive experiential experience inherent in a formal degree program.
Preferred Education and Experience –
- At least one academic year of experience teaching college-level writing courses.
Job Type: Unclassified, Faculty, Non-Tenure Earning
Screening Services (Background Checks): Your employment with Pittsburg State University is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background check.
Position Start Date: August 2027
Application Documents Required:
- Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae/Resume
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as student evaluations, peer observations, sample assignments with assessment criteria, or other documentation of teaching practices and student learning.
- Names and contact information (address, email and phone) of three references.
First Consideration Date: November 11, 2026
Search Committee Chair: Dr. Janet Zepernick (jzepernick@pittstate.edu)
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire, as the university does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
PSU will only accept applications submitted through this process.
Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a respectful and supportive environment for all employees.