Assistant Professor of English Instruction

Hope College - Assistant Professor of English Instruction

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Assistant Professor of English Instruction

Classification Title Faculty Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)

Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligibility

Department English

Job Description

The Department of English at Hope College invites applications for a non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of English Instruction (1.0 FTE) to begin in the academic year of 2027-2028.

Successful candidates will have training and experience that provide strong grounding in writing instruction at the college level. The typical teaching load is four, three-credit courses per semester. These courses will normally include three sections each semester of Expository Writing I, our course introducing students to college writing, as well as one section in a secondary area that may include literature, creative writing, professional writing, first-year seminar, or senior seminar.

Additional duties include supporting students in their academic and personal growth, academic advising, contributing to student recruitment, and participating in faculty governance within and outside the department.

Rank Assistant

Qualifications

• Applicants must have at least a master’s degree in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing, English, Creative Writing, or a closely related field. A terminal degree is preferred.

• Physical Demands

• This position requires remaining in a stationary position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.

• Pre-employment Screenings

• All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.

• Posting Detail Information

• Posting Number

• 2026-011FR

• Job Posting Open Date

• 10/26/2026

• Job Posting Close Date

• 12/11/2026

• Open Until Filled

• No

• Is this position available for sponsorship

• No

• Documents Needed to Apply

• Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Unofficial Transcripts

• Curriculum Vitae

• Mission: Christian response

• Teaching Statement

• Optional Documents

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