Millikin University invites applicants for the position of Adjunct English Instructor for the 2025–2026 Academic Year. Adjuncts can expect to teach in our University Studies writing program, specifically EN 181: University Writing; other courses may be available to teach based on department need and adjunct qualifications.
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:
1. Teach courses, primarily EN 181, as assigned by the department.
2. Maintain regular office hours to assist students. Respond in a timely fashion to student correspondence, including student e-mails.
3. Assess student performance.
4. Maintain a professional attitude with all students, faculty, and staff.
Qualifications: This position requires a Master’s, MFA or doctoral degree in English, literature, rhetoric/composition, or creative writing, along with a record of excellence teaching first-year writing. Candidates with a doctoral degree in rhetoric/composition or a related field and a record of teaching excellence may also be eligible to teach EN 281: Writing in the Disciplines.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing their suitability for this position, along with a CV and contact information of three professional references to millikin.edu/employment. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until all required positions are filled. Employment and first day of work is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Millikin University is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, Millikin University does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, national/ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, military/veteran status or membership in any group protected by state or federal law. Furthermore, Millikin University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees, when needed, unless doing so would result in undue hardship.
