"Affiliated Instructor in English"

Job Details

Wheaton is a leading private, coeducational, liberal arts college of 1800 students located in Norton, MA and within easy commuting distance of Boston and Providence.

Posting Details

• Posting Number: 0601243
• Position Title: Affiliated Instructor in English
• FLSA: Exempt
• Job Type: Part-Time
• Faculty Term: Spring Semester Only
• Position Type: Faculty
• Department: English

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Department of English and Philosophy at Wheaton College in Massachusetts invites applicants for an adjunct faculty appointment to teach two courses in African American Literature and Culture for the Spring 2026 academic year. These courses will contribute to the English and Creative Writing majors, as well as the African Diaspora Studies (AFDS) minor at Wheaton.

Possible course topics may include:

• African American Literature and Culture
• Harlem Renaissance
• Caribbean Literature and Culture

Applications will be considered on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Please direct any questions to the Search Committee Chair, Lisa Lebduska, Department Chair and Professor of English in the Department of English and Philosophy: lebduska_lisa@wheatoncollege.edu

Minimum Qualifications

(Not specified separately)

Preferred Qualifications

A PhD in English or related field is preferred, though we will consider candidates who are ABD.

Compensation and Benefits

To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive compensation and benefits program.

The per course salary for this position is $5,000.

Application Instructions

Required Documents:

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. List of References
4. Teaching Materials

Optional Documents:

1. Additional Documents 1

Posting Date: 10/06/2025

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Contact: Office of Human Resources, careers@wheatoncollege.edu, Phone: 508-286-8206