"Instructor Faculty - English"

Job Description

The Department of English at the University of Idaho invites applications for a full-time Instructor who can teach a range of classes in composition, professional and technical writing, and literature. This non-tenure track position will begin Fall 2026 with a 4/4 teaching load at upper- and lower-division undergraduate levels. Other subjects such as creative writing may be taught as relevant to department need and instructor experience. Service on department committees is expected.

College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences | Department of English | University of Idaho

Required Qualifications:

• MA in English or related field
• 2 years’ experience teaching composition, professional and technical writing, and/or literature

Preferred Qualifications:

• MFA or PhD in English or related field
• 5 years’ experience teaching composition, professional and technical writing, and/or literature
• Training in rhetorical and/or composition theory and pedagogy
• Training in professional and technical writing theory and pedagogy
• Specialization in literatures of the Americas
• Specialization in digital humanities
• Documented history of promoting student engagement, success, and achievement

Teaching & Advising: 96% | University Service & Leadership: 4%

Minimum Education/Degree Required: MA in English or related field at time of hire.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Position will remain open until filled but applications received prior to October 31, 2025 will receive first consideration. To apply, submit: 1) a letter of application; 2) a curriculum vita; 3) a list of three references; 4) representative teaching materials.

Questions may be directed to: Bal Sharma, Search Committee Chair (balsharm@uidaho.edu).