Instructor

Term (non-tenure-track) instructor in expository writing for the Fall 2025 semester which begins August 25, 2025.

  • 520090
  • Manhattan
  • English
  • Academic / Faculty - 9 month
  • Opening on: Jun 24 2025
  • On-site

About This Role

Kansas State University and the Department of English in the College of Arts and Sciences are seeking term (nontenure track) Instructors to teach expository writing either full-time or part-time for the Fall 2025 semester, with possible continuation into the Spring 2026 semester. Term instructors teach a minimum of two 3-credit hours courses and up to four 3-credit hour course sections per semester.

About Us

The instructional team in the Department of English includes tenure-line faculty, regularized instructors, term instructors, graduate teaching assistants, and undergraduate tutors. Together, we serve students across the university, including 150 majors and minors in English and 40 M.A. students in English. Term instructors represent an important contribution to the Department's instructional team. We provide term instructors with opportunities for professional development and collaborative lesson planning; we also provide them with office space with access to computers and other resources. More information about the Department is available at http://
www.kstate.edu/english/

Worksite Option

This position is on-site

This role is expected to be performed on-site. 

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • M.A. in English or related field.
  • At least two years of experience teaching at the college or university level.
  • Experience teaching introductory classes in writing at the college or university level.
  • Excellence in teaching writing, as demonstrated by successful course and lesson design, classroom delivery of course material, and assessment of student writing.
  • Attention to a range of experiences and student learning styles through pedagogy and course content.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Expertise in teaching first-year students.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

  1. Letter of application which explains how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position,
  2. C.V. or resume with contact information for three professional references, and
  3. List of graduate courses completed or copy of unofficial transcript showing graduate courses completed.

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

For best consideration, apply by Friday, July 11, 2025.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$3582 per course section of expository writing

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Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.

Work Authorization: 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:

Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.

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