Instructor - English

Shippensburg University Employment Opportunities | Instructor - English

Instructor - English

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

For full consideration, all candidates must apply online at https://jobs.ship.edu. Materials submitted in other formats including paper applications will not be considered. For an application to be considered complete, candidates must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, names and contact information for three references, and unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts required if granted an on-campus interview). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All applications and inquiries will remain confidential. For more information, contact Dr. Carla Kungl, Department of English, 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA 17257. Email: [email protected].

Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title	Instructor - English
Department	English
Position Category	Adjunct Faculty
Track	Temporary
Rank	Instructor
Percentage of Time	Other
If other, please indicate	1-4 courses per semester
Term	Fall 2026
Posting Number	FP00258
Position Start Date	08/19/2026
Position End Date (if other than Permanent)
Salary / Wage Range	Instructor Step 1 (salary per 3-credit course is $7,028.18. Benefits information can be found at https://ship.edu/about/offices/hr/benefits
Quick Link	https://jobs.ship.edu/postings/3439

Position Summary Information

General Description/Position Purpose	The Department of English at Shippensburg University invites applications for either full-time or part-time temporary positions teaching academic writing beginning Fall 2026. Ability to teach general education literature would be considered valuable but is not required. These classes will be taught in-person, on-campus. In addition, faculty members are expected to perform other duties as assigned in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement.
Minimum Qualifications	Candidates must hold an M.A. in English and have experience teaching college-level academic writing courses.
Preferred Qualifications	A doctorate in English is preferred.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date	06/17/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions	For full consideration, all candidates must apply online at https://jobs.ship.edu. Materials submitted in other formats including paper applications will not be considered. For an application to be considered complete, candidates must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, names and contact information for three references, and unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts required if granted an on-campus interview). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All applications and inquiries will remain confidential. For more information, contact Dr. Carla Kungl, Department of English, 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA 17257. Email: [email protected].
Additional Information	Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check as well as sufficient course enrollments and budget allocations. Review of application materials will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, or sex. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. All university employees are required to comply with university policies, state and federal laws/statutes prohibiting any type of Discrimination, Harassment, or Retaliation.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter / Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. List of References
4. Unofficial Transcripts 1

Optional Documents

1. Unofficial Transcripts 2
2. Unofficial Transcripts 3
3. Other Document

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