Instructor of English

About the role

Ball State University is seeking a part-time, non-tenure-track position for an Instructor of English to teach 1-3 classes Fall 2026 semester in our award-winning writing program. This position will serve a Fall 2026 term with possibility of renewal dependent upon enrollment need and funding availability.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Teach 1-3 classes Fall 2026 semester in our award-winning writing program.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or related field from an accredited college or university by date of appointment.
• One year experience teaching writing at the college level.

Preferred Qualifications

• ABD or terminal degree in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or related field from an accredited college or university by date of appointment.
• Three or more years’ experience teaching writing at the college level.
• Experience with teaching or scholarship in one or more of these areas: Creative Writing, English Education, Literature, Linguistics, African American Studies, and/or Diverse or Global Rhetorics.

Compensation

Compensation for the Fall 2026 semester will be $3,500 per class.

Special Instructions

• To ensure accurate processing of your application, do not rely on a resume upload to populate the job experience section. All work history must be entered directly into the application fields.