Adjunct Faculty, English

Job Summary The Department of Literature and Language at East Tennessee State University seeks qualified instructors to fill part-time positions teaching English courses. Located in the Appalachian Highlands of Northeast Tennessee between the Great Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains, East Tennessee State University is a state‑assisted and Carnegie‑classified Doctoral Research Intensive University of more than 15,000 students. The Department of Literature and Language is a large, vibrant, and diverse department made up of English, World Languages, Film and Media Studies, Creative Writing, and other related disciplines. The successful candidates’ primary duties will be to teach English courses. Adjunct faculty primarily teach 1000‑ and 2000‑level courses in person and/or online. These are temporary, adjunct positions, filled on a semester‑by‑semester basis with some opportunity for renewal. Adjunct faculty positions do not include benefits. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities The successful candidate will be qualified to teach courses in English. Experience teaching English courses in a post‑secondary setting. Required Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in English or a closely‑related field. Candidates with at least 18 graduate credit hours in a relevant field will also be considered. Equivalent combinations of education and directly related professional experience may also be considered. ETSU is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr