Instructor of English (Composition)

Instructor of English (Composition)

Salary

$47,295.00 - $61,166.00 Annually

Location

Normal

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202300806

Department

English and Modern Languages

Opening Date

06/16/2026

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Description

Summary:

This position is in the College of Education, Humanities, and Behavioral Sciences. The position is a full-time (9-month) non-tenure-track position in the Department of English and Foreign Languages.

Examples of Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate courses in Composition (primarily).
• Participate in the activities of the department, college, and university including recruitment and new course development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Position Requirements (including years of experience, certifications, licenses, etc.):

• A Master's degree in Secondary Education with 18 semester hours in English/Language Arts will be considered.
• At least one (1) year to three (3) years of teaching experience at the college level - Composition 101 and 102.
• Must have evidence of excellence in teaching.
• Experience in teaching developmental writing, advance composition and/or speech is a plus.
• Public school teaching experience is a plus.
• It is highly desirable that candidates be familiar with innovative teaching techniques and best practices in pedagogy.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellence oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the university level.
• Demonstrated the ability to work collaboratively with university colleagues within a diverse environment.
• Ability to contribute to academic program development at the doctoral level.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in assessment of writing and critical thinking.
• Ability to be adaptable, collegial, and dedicated to student centered and writing intensive teaching.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page at http://www.aamu.edu/hr

01

Do you have a Master's degree in Secondary Education with 18 semester hours in English/Language Arts?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have at least one (1) to three (3) years of teaching experience at the college level Composition 101 and 102?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have evidence of excellence in teaching?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University

Address 449 Buchanan Way

Normal, Alabama, 35762

Phone 256-372-5835

Website www.aamu.edu