Teaching Instructor, Senior Teaching Instructor, Master Teaching Instructor, Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor, Teaching Professor

Job Duties

The Department of English at East Carolina University (english.ecu.edu) is seeking to fill two positions with the title of Teaching Instructor, Senior Teaching Instructor, Master Teaching Instructor, Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor, Teaching Professor (depending upon qualifications) specializing in composition to begin in August 2026. This full-time non-tenure-track position is for fall and spring semesters of the 2026-2027 academic year only, with the possibility of subsequent appointments. The full-time teaching load is typically four courses per semester. Teaching will consist of face-to-face courses, with the possibility that some online courses may be assigned, depending on department and university need. Depending upon a candidates credentials, as well as the needs in the department, the Chair may assign other courses besides composition. Service to the university, community, and profession is expected. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications, and full-time positions include benefits.

Contingent upon the availability of funds.

Minimum Education/Experience

For an appointment as Teaching Instructor, Senior Teaching Instructor, or Master Teaching Instructor - MA in English or a related field, including but not limited to Rhetoric/Composition, Writing Studies, Technical Communication.

For an appointment as Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor, or Teaching Professor - PhD or MFA in English or a related field, including but not limited to Rhetoric/Composition, Writing Studies, Technical Communication.

Degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of and experience in teaching courses in first-year writing and writing about the disciplines.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

None

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of and experience in teaching courses in technical and professional communication such as business writing and scientific writing, and knowledge of and experience with online teaching and online pedagogies and technologies.

Special Instructions to Applicant

Candidates for these positions must complete a candidate profile and submit the following materials online at www.jobs.ecu.edu:

1. a cover letter,
2. curriculum vitae,
3. one-page teaching philosophy,
4. a sample syllabus for a first- or second-year composition course
5. optional: a sample syllabus for a technical and professional communication course.

In addition, when completing the candidate profile, applicants must submit the names and email addresses of 2-3 current references.

Please be aware that if the candidate is selected for an interview, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system inviting them to submit letters of reference. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Additional Instructions to Applicant

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Initial Screening Begins: 04/13/2026