The Department of English at the University of Memphis Lambuth Campus in Jackson, Tennessee seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor of Teaching position. Responsibilities include teaching four English courses per Fall and Spring semester, including developmental and first-year composition, creative writing (any genre), and American Literature. This hire will be expected to advise a small number of English majors.
The assignment for this position is one year, beginning Fall 2026 and ending with the conclusion of the Spring 2027 semester, with the possibility of being extended. Note: Fall classes begin on Aug 24, 2026.
All applications will be managed through the University’s online application system, WorkForUM, available here. We urge all qualified applicants to apply for this position. Appointment will be based on qualifications as they relate to position.
The teaching load for this full-time position is 4/4. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
ResponsibilitiesTeaching four English courses per Fall and Spring semester, including developmental and first-year composition, creative writing (any genre), and American Literature. This hire will be expected to advise a small number of English majors.
QualificationsMinimum qualifications:
PhD in English in hand is preferred, but ABD candidates (with multiple chapters drafted) will be considered.
Demonstrated experience in effectively teaching developmental composition and lower and upper division composition, creative writing, and literature courses
Evidence of teaching excellence (e.g. student evaluations, sample syllabi, class observations reports, statement of teaching philosophy, etc.)
Willingness to follow departmentally prescribed course objectives and outcomes
Required Documents:
Curriculum vitae
Cover letter
Teaching philosophy
Unofficial transcript
Deadline: Review of applications will begin on August 12, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Fall classes begin on Aug 24, 2026.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Skills Required
- PhD in English (preferred) or ABD with substantial dissertation progress
- Demonstrated experience teaching developmental composition and lower- and upper-division composition courses
- Experience teaching creative writing (any genre) and American literature
- Evidence of teaching excellence (e.g., student evaluations, sample syllabi, observation reports, teaching statement)
- Willingness to follow departmentally prescribed course objectives and outcomes
- Authorization to work in the United States (employer will not sponsor employment visas)
- Ability and willingness to advise a small number of English majors
- Required application materials: curriculum vitae, cover letter, teaching philosophy, unofficial transcript
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