English - Full-Time, Temporary, Non-Tenure Track Visiting Assistant Professor

Overview

Position Overview : Teaches, advises, and mentors students, evaluates student performance, and maintains department and student records in accordance with university policies. Adheres to the educational philosophy of the university. Works in a collaborative manner with colleagues and professional peers. Participates in university meetings that relate specifically to faculty. Serves on department, college, and university committees as requested.

College / Department Overview

The College of Liberal Arts currently has 130 full-time and 82 part-time faculty in 8 academic departments. The College serves the University's Core Curriculum programs and enrolls more than 2,850 undergraduate students and more than 300 graduate students in 34 undergraduate and 17 graduate majors. For further information see our website at the url http : / / www.uco.edu / la.

Position Announcement

The Department of English seeks a Full-Time Temporary Visiting Assistant Professor for Spring (January – May) 2026. The Department of English at the University of Central Oklahoma is committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse faculty and to creating a welcoming environment for all.

Duties and Responsibilities

The teaching load is 12 credit-hours (four courses) per semester. Primary teaching responsibilities will include Developmental English and / or First-Year Composition, possibly including concurrent sections of First-Year Composition taught off-site in local high schools; courses in other areas may be assigned as departmental need requires.

Minimum Qualifications

Required : A Ph.D. in English and a commitment to high-quality teaching are required. Preferred : Preference will be given to applicants whose Ph.D. is in Composition and / or Rhetoric or a related field and who have at least two years of experience teaching Developmental English and / or First-Year Composition in a college or university setting.

Required Documents

Please complete an online faculty application with cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of three professional references, and degree transcripts for all degrees are required. Additional documentation may be requested at a later date.

Contact Information

Please contact Dr. Laura Dumin ( ldumin@uco.edu ) with questions.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Application Preference Date

Preference Date for Applications : October 20, 2025

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