Instructor of English Literature

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Job Description

The Department of Language and Literature at the University of New Orleans invites applications for an Instructor of English with an expertise in Composition. This position is responsible for 12 academic units per semester (4/4), with the expectation of service. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate composition (especially corequisite Pathways classes) and literature courses offered by the Department of Language and Literature. The successful candidate should be adept at teaching in both in-person and asynchronous modalities and be strongly committed to First-Year Writing. An ability to work with our First-Year Writing Program and tutors in our Writing Center is also highly desirable. How to Apply Please submit: A curriculum vitae; A letter of interest in the position; A one-page teaching philosophy, and; The names and contact information for three references. Application materials should be submitted via the University’s Careers page, Attn: Chair for Language and Literature, Prof. Justin Maxwell. Review Date For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials by 11:59 pm on July 15th, 2026. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Required Qualifications MFA or MA in a relevant discipline in hand by date of hire (August 2026) Evidence of teaching excellence

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in literature or composition/rhetoric Experience teaching a diverse student body Commitment to working with a dynamic writing program Salary Information Commensurate with experience, but the hiring range, depending on qualifications and experience, is approximately $42,500. This position is subject to budgetary approval. Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered. Posting Close Date This position will remain open until filled. Note to Applicant: Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the University of New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. The University of New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor. Located on the southern shore of Lake Pontchartrain, only 15 minutes from the French Quarter, the University of New Orleans occupies a 195-acre campus in one of the finest residential areas of the city. Founded in 1958, the University of New Orleans was the first integrated university to open in the South. UNO has graduated more than 80,000 alumni - more than half of whom live and work in the greater New Orleans metropolitan area. Ranked Top 50 in the Nation for Social Mobility by U.S. News & World Report. The Brookings Institution ranked UNO third in the nation for providing equal access to higher education for students from all income levels. The University of New Orleans is the most ethnically diverse college in Louisiana according to College Factual, a data analytics company that focuses on higher education outcomes. For years, UNO has appeared on U.S. News & World Report’s least debt list (schools whose graduates have the least amount of debt) among national universities. The University has been classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a Research University (high research activity), one of fewer than 100 public universities that holds this prestigious designator. The University of New Orleans is also a major business driver in metro New Orleans, generating a total economic impact of $470.5 million for metropolitan New Orleans in the 2014-15 fiscal year. UNO Welcomes Job Applicants from Varied Backgrounds The University of New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.