"Instructor of English, Department of English and Modern Languages"

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Department: English and Modern Languages

Job Posting Title: Instructor of English, Department of English and Modern Languages

Job Description:

9-month, non-tenure-track English position at the rank of Instructor, with possibility of annual renewal.

Minimum Qualifications: M.A. in English or related field from a regionally accredited university and evidence of teaching excellence related to first-year writing.

Preferred Qualifications: Expertise and experience in developmental or co-requisite writing instruction; knowledge of generative AI technology; and/or experience working with international students.

Responsibilities: To teach 12 hours (4 courses) per semester with primary assignment being ENG 101 and ENG 102 (English Composition I and II) with possibility of other courses based on expertise. Most (if not all) will be face-to-face classes on the FHSU campus, with the possibility of occasional online courses. In addition, candidates will be expected to perform departmental and university service and maintain an active scholarly agenda: 60% Teaching, 20% Service, and 20% Scholarship/Research.

Rank: Instructor Non-Tenure Track

Appointment Date: August, 2026

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin January 19, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Benefits: To review our competitive benefit package, please visit FHSU Benefits.

Application Process: To apply for this position, please visit FHSU Careers. Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.

Required Application Documents: Applicants must submit the following:

• Cover letter detailing their experience, qualifications, and teaching philosophy.
• Current c.v.
• Evidence of teaching excellence (to include but not limited to course evaluations, peer observations, and syllabi)
• Copies of unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
• Names and contact information for three professional references.

Applicant documents should be submitted in ONE PDF.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Dr. Eric Leuschner, Chair

edleuschner@fhsu.edu

785-628-4285

About the Department: The Department of English and Modern Languages at Fort Hays State University offers a Bachelor of Arts in English with three concentrations: Literature, Teaching, and Writing; a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish in two concentrations: Spanish Education and Spanish for Specific Purposes; and a Master of Arts degree in English. Most programs are offered both on-campus and online. The Department has been an integral part in the university’s international programs, offering our Composition sequence in cross-border programs in China for over twenty years. We envision our graduate concentration as important training for similar careers in teaching academic writing internationally. In addition, the department offers courses in the general education program including the first-year composition sequence, interdisciplinary courses, and modern languages.

About the College: The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Science's mission: Preparing students for successful professional lives, lifelong learning, and civic engagement in a rapidly changing world by cultivating critical thinking, social scientific inquiry, creative problem-solving, effective communication, and innovative leadership For more information about the college, please visit https://www.fhsu.edu/cahss/.