Job Title Visiting Assistant Professor of English Working Title Visiting Assistant Professor of English Position Type Faculty Department Languages and Literature Posting Number 201201735 Full or Part Time Full Time Benefit Eligible Yes If Other, Please Explain: Tenure/Non-Tenure Track Non-Tenure Track Salary Basis 9 month If Other, Please Explain:
Position Summary Information
Responsibilities
The Delta State University School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of English to start in August 2026. This position is for one year and non-tenure track. Teaching responsibilities (4-4 load) will be in undergraduate English courses (face-to-face and online), with particular focus on composition and introductory literature courses. Position responsibilities will center on offering quality instruction and communicating effectively with students, colleagues, and supervisor.
Qualifications
A minimum Master’s in English or Composition/Rhetoric in hand at the start of employment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Salary Commensurate with experience and qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Master’s in English or Composition/Rhetoric in hand at the start of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching writing courses at the undergraduate level.
Special Instructions to Applicants
A letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a list of three references are required.
Additional Information
Posting Detail Information
Open Date 07/01/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
