Instructor of English Literature

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Department

Language and Literature

Job Summary

The Department of Language and Literature at the University of New Orleans invites applications for an Instructor of English with an expertise in Composition. This position is responsible for 12 academic units per semester (4/4), with the expectation of service.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate composition (especially corequisite Pathways classes) and literature courses offered by the Department of Language and Literature. The successful candidate should be adept at teaching in both in-person and asynchronous modalities and be strongly committed to First-Year Writing. An ability to work with our First-Year Writing Program and tutors in our Writing Center is also highly desirable.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• A curriculum vitae;

• A letter of interest in the position;

• A one-page teaching philosophy, and;

• The names and contact information for three references.

Application materials should be submitted via the University’s Careers page, Attn: Chair for Language and Literature, Prof. Justin Maxwell.

Review Date

For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials by 11:59 pm on July 15th, 2026. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Required Qualifications

• MFA or MA in a relevant discipline in hand by date of hire (August 2026)

• Evidence of teaching excellence

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in literature or composition/rhetoric

• Experience teaching a diverse student body

• Commitment to working with a dynamic writing program

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience, but the hiring range, depending on qualifications and experience, is approximately $42,500. This position is subject to budgetary approval.

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date

This position will remain open until filled.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

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The University of New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.