Assistant Professor of English Instruction

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.

Application Instructions

Applications must be received by December 11, 2026. Candidates are asked to submit five items for this application:

1. A letter of application
2. A curriculum vitae
3. Unofficial transcripts
4. A Teaching Philosophy statement
5. A statement responding to the paragraph below:

Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to all aspects of Hope’s mission as a liberal arts college. We are grounded in robust ecumenical Christian aspirations and daily strive for inclusive excellence. As part of the application, we ask all candidates to describe how they will engage and support the holistic mission of the College, particularly how their commitment to the Christian faith, the liberal arts, and inclusive excellence shapes their approaches and identities as teachers, scholars, and mentors.

Is this a visiting faculty position?

No

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

1. Cover Letter
2. Unofficial Transcripts
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Mission: Christian response
5. Teaching Statement