"Instructor of English"

Instructor of English

Company: Eastern New Mexico University

Job Location: Main Campus - Portales, New Mexico

Category: English and Literature

Type: Full-Time

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Location: Main Campus - Portales, NM

Job Type: Full time permanent

Job Number: 2025-00185

Department: Academic Affairs

Division: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Opening Date: 11/13/2025

Position Overview

The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This list of duties is illustrative only and does not constitute a comprehensive listing of all functions and responsibilities performed.

Position Summary:

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is seeking a qualified candidate to teach as a non-tenure track, full-time Instructor of English. The start date is August 2026. This is a residential appointment, and campus presence is required.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 4/4 teaching load with assignments in Professional & Technical Communication, Report Writing, and Composition
• Courses may be offered in-person, hybrid, or online, as assigned to meet student needs.
• Contribute to the Writing Program in collaboration with the Writing Program Director and fellow faculty
• Regular and predictable attendance required
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Regular and predictable attendance required

Minimum Job Requirements:

An M.A. with at least 18 hours in English is required. An M.A. in English is preferred. Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background in and experience in teaching Professional & Technical Communication, Report Writing, and Composition in person and online.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Working Conditions

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

Work is sedentary in nature, which at times requires exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or a consistent amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, job knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands, and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.

Additional Information

Date Available:

Application Review Date:

Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application.

Required Documents:
Letter of interest
Curriculum vitae
Contact information for three references (blind or off-list reference checks may be conducted on finalists)
Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes)

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