Visiting Assistant Professor or Lecturer of English

Description

The Department of English at Westminster College seeks a generalist with a background in creative writing, American literature, and composition to serve as Visiting Assistant Professor or Lecturer of English for the 2025-2026 academic year. The course load will be 4/4, including half-time in first-year composition with other classes in Creative Nonfiction, multi-genre Introduction to Creative Writing, and general education American Literature.

At Westminster College, we believe in immersive and enriching experiences that inspire creative thinking and problem solving. We believe in creating opportunities for several different paths to success over a lifetime and the potential to make an impact from wherever you are. For our students, we do this by providing real-world, hands-on learning opportunities, small class sizes, and talented professors dedicated to the individual. Our employees often remark that our tight-knit community creates an atmosphere fostering campus involvement that adapts to all interests. As a result, Westminster continues to be recognized for its excellence in higher education as one of the best small liberal arts colleges in the Midwest. 

Requirements

Education:   PhD or ABD in English is required. 

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision options
• Health Savings Account and/or Flex Spending Account
• Supplemental options: Short-term disability, Hospitalization, Accident, and Critical Illness
• Stand-alone EAP program
• Life, AD&D, and long-term disability
• Retirement 403(b) plan
• Tuition remission or exchange programs
• Sick time

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS:

1) Cover letter

2) Current curriculum vitae

3) Contact information for three references

 Additional materials may be requested later in the hiring process.  

Review of applications will begin June 30, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.  

For more information about the position or hiring process, please contact search committee chair Dr. Jeremy Reed at [email protected]