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slippery rock university English Instructor | Full and Part-time Temporary Fall 2026 and AY 2026-2027 |I02449 in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania
English Instructor | Full and Part-time Temporary Fall 2026 and AY 2026-2027 |I02449
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Copies of graduate and undergraduate transcripts are required for this position (unofficial copies are fine for the application process).
The final candidate hired must provide official transcripts on file with the university, submitted to: Human Resources 205 Old Main Building 104 Maltby Avenue Slippery Rock University Slippery Rock, PA 16057.
Recommended candidates will be required to complete criminal background check, including Act 34 Background Check, Act 151 (Child Abuse) Background check, and Federal Criminal (FBI) clearance prior to appointment.
Full consideration to applications received by January 9, 2025.
Posting Details
Position Details
Posting Number I02449
Classification Title Instructor
Working Title English Instructor | Full and Part-time Temporary Fall 2026 and AY 2026-2027 |I02449
Employee Group Faculty
Bargaining Unit APSCUF
Location Main Campus
Department Languages, Literatures, Cultures, and Writing
Pay Rate
Employment Type Temporary FT
Work Schedule
face-to-face TBD , according to when classrooms are available. 5/3 loads to cover demand
Position Summary Information
Position Summary
Slippery Rock University is by far one of the most successful and enviable institutions in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education ( PASSHE ). With stable enrollments, strong programs, as well as a unionized and collaborative faculty, we enroll some 8600 students, and the Department of Languages, Literatures, Cultures, and Writing is one of the largest of those within the College of Liberal Arts. The Department of LLCW seeks both full and part-time temporary faculty members in English, with at least two full-time positions for the full academic year. Those hired will teach English 102 (Critical Writing) and English 104 (Critical Reading) in the Rock Studies general education program, within a large dynamic and energetic department of engaged faculty members from both English and language studies. Possibility for other courses, depending on qualifications and experience. Slippery Rock University is located in a small rural town just an hour north of Pittsburgh. Our campus is safe, inviting, and blessed with up-to-date facilities that enrich our programs and help us sustain our high student retention and graduation rates. Full-time faculty hired will teach a 5/3 courseload.
Minimum Qualifications
PhD, ABD , or MFA in English required. Successful evidence of engaging students in active learning both within and beyond the classroom, as well as fluency in writing across the curriculum pedagogy. Successful performance in an interview and teaching demonstration.
Preferred Qualifications
Teaching experience in first-year writing. Participation in assessment of individual basic writing and reading courses for periodic, standardized department review and university-wide Middle States (or comparable national standard) also preferred. Interdisciplinary interests or expertise beyond English are a plus in order to help students transfer learning and understanding across domains.
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Posting Date
Closing Date
Open Until Filled No
Respect for Individuals in the Community
Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, age/or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Human Resources
205 Old Main Building
104 Maltby Avenue
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
724.738.2016
Special Instructions to Applicants
Copies of graduate and undergraduate transcripts are required for this position (unofficial copies are fine for the application process).
The final candidate hired must provide official transcripts on file with the university, submitted to: Human Resources 205 Old Main Building 104 Maltby Avenue Slippery Rock University Slippery Rock, PA 16057.
Recommended candidates will be required to complete criminal background check, including Act 34 Background Check, Act 151 (Child Abuse) Background check, and Federal Criminal ( FBI ) clearance prior to appointment.
Full consideration to applications received by January 9, 2025.