English (Fall Only), Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty

Job TitleEnglish (Fall Only), Full-Time Lecturer, FacultyDepartmentEnglishUniversity ExpectationMTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.SalaryThe salary is commensurate with education and experience.Job Summary/Basic FunctionThe Department of English at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for two full-time, temporary (non-tenurable) faculty positions (#123065 and #123560) at the rank of lecturer. These are temporary appointments or for the fall only. The lecturers' contracts may be renewed annually, subject to available funding, demonstrated need, and satisfactory performance, as assessed through annual evaluations. The start date for the appointments is August 1, 2026.Successful candidates will teach courses such as first-year writing and general education literature, as needed, to meet a full-time teaching workload.Required EducationApplicants are required to have one of the following three degrees by the appointment date:Master of Arts in any of the following disciplines: English, linguistics, rhetoric/composition, or professional/technical writingMaster of Fine Arts in Creative WritingMaster of Arts in a closely related field with a minimum of 18 hours of graduate coursework with prefixes in English, linguistics, or technical writingOther DesirablesApplicants who possess any or all of the following will receive special consideration.PhD or DA in English, linguistics, rhetoric/composition, or professional/technical writingTwo or more years of full-time experience teaching college-level writing classesexperience teaching general education English classes in a blended formatexperience teaching general education classes in a fully online formatexperience teaching developmental English coursesDocuments Needed to ApplyTo successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy.Special Instruction to ApplicantsFor more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at https://mtsu.edu/facultyrecruitment/.If you need help with the application process, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Karla Barnes at Karla.Barnes@mtsu.edu.MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:Sick LeaveVacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty13 paid University holidaysMedical, dental, vision, and life insuranceRetirement plansOptional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation PlansEducational benefits for the employee, their spouse, and dependentsClick here for additional information.MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://www.mtsu.edu/police/docs/2023AnnualSecurityReport.pdf or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you must provide information about your criminal history to be considered.For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU,please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.Application Review Date: 05/06/2025