Adjunct Lecturer in English

Position Number : P0052W

Position Title :

Adjunct Lecturer in English

Unit Mission Statement :

The Department of English is dedicated to promoting an understanding and appreciation of the ways in which men and women have represented their worlds, real or imagined, in literature. As a lively community of teaching scholars, we are committed to engaging our students in the richness and variety of English poetry, drama and prose fiction, from the canon of traditional English literature to marginalized, avant-garde and experimental literary works. Our program encourages students to explore the aesthetic, rhetorical, historical, philosophical, cultural and ideological dimensions of English literature, to discover the power of literary art.

Position Summary :

The Department of English at William & Mary is recruiting a pool of persons for possible part-time adjunct teaching positions. This pool will be accessed ONLY when an opening arises. Your credentials will remain active as long as the pool position is available but no more than one year. After one year, if you are still interested, you must reapply to the most current adjunct pool.

Candidates interested in adjunct teaching positions should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a list of three references with contact information. In your cover letter, please specify those courses that you are qualified to offer and would be interested in teaching.

If you have recently submitted an application for an instructional position at William & Mary via the online system your existing application documents can be easily uploaded to this position pool. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The review of applications is ongoing.

Required Qualifications :

A M.A. or M.F.A. in English / American Studies / Creative Writing or a closely related field and subject matter expertise as evidenced in CV.

Preferred Qualifications :

A PhD or ABD in English or a related field is preferred at the time the candidate begins the appointment, August 10 for fall or January 10 for spring start date. Previous academic teaching experience is desirable.

Conditions of Employment :

This position is restricted to a limited term.

Department : 3KD310 English Dept

Location : William & Mary

Job Open Date : 07 / 19 / 2024

Open Until Filled : No

Employment Category :

Adjunct

Background Check Statement :

William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

EEO Statement :

EEO is the Law. Applicants can learn more about William & Mary’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the “Know Your Rights” poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. https : / / www.eeoc.gov / know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal

Benefits Summary Statement :

N / A