English - Full-Time, Non-Tenure Track Lecturer
University of Central Oklahoma
Location
Edmond, Oklahoma
Quick overview
The lecturer will teach, advise, and mentor students while maintaining academic records in accordance with university policies. Primary duties include teaching Developmental English and First-Year Composition, including potential off-site sections at local high schools.
Requirements summary
A minimum of an M.A. or MFA in English or a closely related field is required. Preference is given to candidates with degrees in Composition or Rhetoric and at least two years of college-level teaching experience.
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
- Edmond,
- OK 73034Position
- Type:
- FacultyJob
- Category:
- OTRS
- ClassifiedPosition
- Overview: Teaches, advises, and mentors students; evaluates student performance; and maintains department and student records in accordance with university policies. Adheres to the educational philosophy of the university. Works in a collaborative manner with colleagues and professional peers. Participates in university meetings that relate specifically to faculty. Serves on department, college, and university committees as requested.
- College/Department
- Overview: The College of Liberal Arts currently has 130 full-time and 82 part-time faculty in 8 academic departments. The College serves the University's Core Curriculum programs and enrolls more than 2,850 undergraduate students and more than 300 graduate students in 34 undergraduate and 17 graduate majors. For further information see our website at http://www.uco.edu/la.
- Position
- Announcement: The Department of English seeks a One-Year, Full-Time Lecturer for 2026-2027. The Department of English at the University of Central Oklahoma is committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse faculty and to creating a welcoming environment for all.
Duties and Responsibilities
The teaching load is 15 credit-hours (which is typically five 3-credit courses or a combination of paired 3-credit courses and 2-credit developmental courses) per semester. Primary teaching responsibilities could include Developmental English and First-Year Composition as well as concurrent sections of First-Year Composition taught off-site in local high schools; courses in other areas may be assigned as departmental need requires.
Minimum Qualifications
Required: An M.A. or MFA in English or a closely related field and a commitment to high-quality teaching are required.
Preferred
Preference will be given to applicants whose degree is in Composition and/or Rhetoric or a related field and who have at least two years of experience teaching First-Year Composition in a college or university setting.
Required Documents
Online faculty application with cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of three professional references, and transcripts for all degrees are required. Additional documentation may be requested at a later date. Contact Information: Please contact Dr. Matt Hollrah (mhollrah@uco.edu) with questions. Qualifying Question: Will you hold a graduate degree in English or a closely related field by August 1, 2026? Preference Date for Applications: June 1, 2026
Required Documents
Online faculty application, cover letter, curriculum vitae, three professional references, and transcripts for all degrees are required. Qualifications