Millersville University
Lecturer Position

Temporary, Part-Time English & World Languages Instructor (Unsolicited)

Deadline
Apr 05, 2027
Closing in 168 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Temporary
Part time
Reference
N/A
Posted Oct 07, 2026

About the role

Millersville University Employment Site | Temporary, Part-Time English & World Languages Instructor (Unsolicited)

Temporary, Part-Time English & World Languages Instructor (Unsolicited)

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Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States or must be able to obtain legal authorization to work in the United States prior to employment. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
  • Class schedule and modality (face-to-face, online, blended, etc.) is set by the dean of the college.

Faculty Posting Details

Position Information
Requisition Number F02711
Department English and World Languages
Working Title Temporary, Part-Time English & World Languages Instructor (Unsolicited)
Classification Instructor - 24900
Position Summary Information
Nature of position Temporary, part-time
Posting Detail Information
Job Summary/Basic Function The Department of English and World Languages is in need of temporary, part-time instructors to teach major courses and courses within our General Education program. Temporary, part-time instructors are also at times needed to fill in for faculty on sabbaticals or leaves.

In addition to teaching, there is an expectation for scholarship and service commensurate with the assignment.

The purpose of this posting is to generate a pool of qualified faculty. Applications submitted will be reviewed on an as needed basis based on enrollment. Anyone meeting the qualifications may be contacted for an interview and potentially hired when a need exists. In the event that you are interviewed but not hired, your application will remain in the departments pool of qualified faculty.
Temporary, part-time instructor responsible for teaching writing courses such as Introduction to College Writing, Advanced Composition, Business Writing, Technical Writing, Science Writing, and Web Writing & Content Development. We also have need for temporary, part-time instructors to teach courses in literature, film studies, and English Education. Up to three courses per semester possible with potential for summer teaching as needed.

Teaching will be done in both traditional and online learning environments.

A complete application will include:
  • Cover letter describing qualifications for the position and teaching philosophy.
  • Current curriculum vitae or professional resume.
  • Copies of registrar-issued transcripts for all degrees conferred and in progress.
  • Two letters of professional reference dated within the last 12 months.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application materials far enough in advance of the closing date to allow time for their references to respond. If you choose to provide additional documentation, please upload these items as optional documents.

Please do not link your application to the position until you have uploaded all of the required documents and any optional documents you want to provide. You will not be able to change the materials submitted or upload any new additional materials, after the application process has been completed and you receive a confirmation number.
Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University of Pennsylvania is one of the 10 public universities of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. Our pillars of distinction include exceptionally strong student-faculty relationships, numerous programs of distinction, a beautiful campus and vibrant location, and successful job placement for our students. Our students’ success, both inside and outside of the classroom, is our highest priority, and we provide numerous opportunities to facilitate their academic, personal, and social growth and development. Almost 70 baccalaureate programs are available for our 6,000 students to find their path.. Approximately one thousand graduate students enroll in 21 master’s and three doctoral programs. Our faculty are highly respected in their fields and dedicated to the success of students in the classroom, research labs, and in campus life. Over 66,000 alumni live in all 50 states and in 72 countries around the world. We seek individuals who embrace and value our EPPIIC values of exploration, public mission, professionalism, inclusion, integrity, and compassion.

At Millersville University we are committed to fostering a learning and working environment that promotes diversity to foster a climate of inclusion. EPPIIC values and the principles of Inclusive Excellence are an essential part of the foundation for our learning and working environment. Millersville University 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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.

The State System Employee Benefits Summary for faculty can be found at: https://www.passhe.edu/hr/benefits/documents/benefit-summaries/sshe-summary.pdf
Duties and Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
  • Master’s Degree in English, Rhetoric/Composition, or related discipline.
  • Prior experience teaching course content or related content.
  • Evidence of ability to successfully teach diverse student populations.
  • Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
  • Commitment to inclusive practices and working with diverse student populations.
  • Successful interview and Teaching Demonstration.
  • Successful description of teaching philosophy for class teaching assignments.
  • Successful completion of three background checks.
Preferred Qualifications
  • PhD or ABD in English, Rhetoric/Composition, or related discipline.
  • Evidence of teaching in online environments.
  • Prior college-level teaching experience.
Essential Functions
Posting Open Date 04/09/2024
Posting Close Date
Quicklink for Posting/Requisition https://jobs.millersville.edu/postings/11594

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Unofficial Transcripts 1
  4. Reference Letter 1
  5. Reference Letter 2
Optional Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Unofficial Transcripts 2
  3. Unofficial Transcripts 3
  4. Other Document 1
  5. Other Document 2
  6. Reference Letter 3

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