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Position Summary:
The Department of English at Florida Atlantic University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin August 2026. Candidates must have teaching and research interests in Rhetoric and Composition. Candidates working in public writing and rhetoric, digital/multimodal writing and rhetoric, technical and professional communication, and composition pedagogy will be given special consideration.
The hired candidate will teach primarily on the Boca Raton campus. We seek a candidate who will balance high-quality scholarship, excellence in teaching, and committed service. Faculty typically teach a 3-2 course schedule. Faculty teach and mentor graduate students in the department's Master's Degree programs as well as the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters interdisciplinary Ph. D. program in Comparative Studies.
Further information about the Department can be found at: of Responsibilities:
+ The new hire will be responsible to the Chair of English
+ Responsible for teaching, research, service, and related administrative activities.
+ Responsible for academic advising and related activities.
+ The new hire may represent the department, college, and/or university, on college, university and/or Statewide committees.
+ The new hire may contribute to the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters Interdisciplinary Ph. D program in Comparative Studies.
+ If appropriate to the hire's research, the new hire may contribute to FAU's Certificate Programs in Professional and Technical Writing; Environmental Studies; Ethnic Studies; Peace, Justice and Human Rights; or Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications include a PhD in Rhetoric and Composition, or related field, at the time of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications: Publication record in field and relevant teaching experience at the college level are preferred.
Salary:
Commensurate with Experience
College or Department:
College of Arts and Letters/English Department
Location:
Boca Raton
Work Days and Hours:
N/A
Application Deadline:

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Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
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Working TitleMusic Theory/Composition Instructors - Open Pool 2025
Position LocationFort Collins, CO
Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person
Posting Number F
Proposed Annual Salary Range$46,000-$48,000 9-month base salary (prorated for part-time work)
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it's a thriving community that's transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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Position TypeFaculty
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Description of Work Unit
The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance ( SMTD ) at Colorado State Universityempowers students to create, collaborate, innovate, and inspire. Through teaching, creative artistry, research, advocacy, and service,we elevate arts education. SMTD has 46 tenured and tenure-track faculty as well as 55 contract, continuing and adjunct faculty. There are currently over 550 students in SMTD , with 375 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in residential and online music degree programs.
SMTD is housed in the University Center for the Arts, a nationally recognized state-of the art 350,000 square foot facility, that includes a 550-seat concert hall, a 275-seat organ and chamber music recital hall, a 320-seat thrust theatre, a 100-seat black box theatre, a 200-seat dance theatre, dedicated rehearsal, production and research spaces, along with classrooms, labs and practice rooms.
The College of Liberal Arts, within which the school is located, is the largest college in the University. It is a community of arts, humanities, and social science scholars who create and extend knowledge and artistry that develops reflective citizens and confident leaders. We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace, aspiring to a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, where their talents are fully utilized, and where all individuals can bring their full selves to the role. We promote the CSU Principles of Community - Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Social Justice - We therefore encourage applications from all individuals who share these values, and we prioritize a fair and equitable search process that strengthens a diverse, creative, and effective community.
Colorado State University ( CSU ) is a land grant institution with a student enrollment of approximately 30,000 students in over 150 programs, and a faculty numbering 1,700. CSU is located in Fort Collins, Colorado, a beautiful city of approximately 175,000 located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, 65 miles north of Denver. MarketWatch has listed Fort Collins as the "No. 1 Best Place to Live in America in 2020," and was also ranked No. 1 for the "2020 Top 100 Places to Live in America" by Livability.com. Additionally, Fort Collins is in America's top ten for best performing city, safest for driving and cycling, best place to raise a family, and No. 1 in the country for reducing harmful emissions by using alternative fuels and transportation. CSU was recently ranked first among Colorado-based educational employers and fifth among all in-state employers in Forbes magazine's "America's Best Employers by State!"
Colorado State University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.
Tenure/Tenure Track?No
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To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on12/31/2025
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Position Summary
The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance may seek full time or part time, temporary Music Instructors to teach Music Theory/Music Composition courses in the music division, and in administrative roles coordinating special programs.
Applicants are added to the pool list throughout the calendar year. Hiring decisions are made during the late spring and early summer for fall semester, during the early fall semester for spring and during the spring semester for the summer term.
Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Required Job Qualifications
+ Master's degree in Music, with a music theory or composition focus.
Preferred Job Qualifications
+ Documented teaching experience at the college or university level.
+ PhD in Music, with a music theory or composition focus.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Application procedure: submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
All materials must be submitted digitally.
This pool expires December 31, 2025. Individuals wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
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Job Description

Salary: Semester

JOB TITLE: Adjunct Position -GEN 111 English and Composition
DEPARTMENT: Academic
REPORTS TO: Academic Dean
STATUS: Part-time, Temporary, Non-exempt ($1000 per credit hour)

Adjunct positions are on a semester-by-semester basis, and being accepted into the pool does not guarantee a contract offer. Individual instructors are selected based on department needs. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without restrictions, and visa sponsorship is unavailable.

This is for the .

The courses are scheduled for Monday and Wednesday from 1:00pm-2:20pm and 2:30pm-3:50pm.

The courses must be taught in person.

PURPOSE: To provide instruction in specific educational content to students at Alaska Christian College.

Description: Provides basic concepts of english and composition.

Students will practice strategies for generating and developing ideas, locating and analyzing information, analyzing audience, drafting, writing sentences and paragraphs, evaluating drafts, revising, and editing essays of varying lengths. Students will also become experienced in computer-assisted writing and research.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Teach class assignments following Alaska Christian College procedures on syllabi and assessment.
2. Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
3. Maintain and report grades and embedded assignments promptly.
4. Compile, administer, and grade examinations or assign this work to others.
5. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
6. Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
7. Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
8. Provide instructional and assessment accommodations to those students with documented physical and learning disabilities.
9. Maintains a clean, safe, and unobstructed workspace.
10. Participate in other ministry opportunities as agreed upon.
11. Carries out other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

MINISTRY EXPECTATIONS:

Alaska Christian College esteems our students and co-workers and values each as members of our community of faith. Students, faculty, staff, visitors, and vendors are all considered to be customers and it is the duty of each employee, regardless of their position, to perform to a high level of customer service. All employees are encouraged to develop meaningful relationships with students and other staff to promote the mutual growth of deeper whole-life discipleship.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must have a Masters' degree in their field.
2. Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written.
3. Must have the ability to understand the implications of new information on current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
4. Must be able to select and use training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
5. Must be able to identify the educational needs of their students and develop formal educational or training programs to meet those needs.
6. Must understand and maintain confidentiality of all information seen or heard.
7. Must be detail-oriented, with a high degree of accuracy and skill in all work performed.
8. Must function well in a cross-cultural environment, have a teachable attitude, be willing to be a team player.
9. Must be able to work independently and show good judgment.
10. Must be organized, efficient, and show good time management skills.
11. Must be reliable and dependable with regular, timely attendance.
    
12. Must be able to pass a background check.
13. ACC is an Evangelical Covenant organization, employees are required to sign a document agreeing with the Evangelical Statement of Faith & Affirmations.

Adjunct Faculty Open Rank - English (First-Year Composition and ESL)
**FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT**
The Department of English at Kingsborough Community College is seeking to hire Adjunct Lecturer, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Adjunct Associate Professor and Adjunct Professor levels to teach First-Year Composition and ESL Courses, commencing the fall 2025 semester. Preference will be given to applicants who have strong credentials and teaching experience in both First-Year Composition and ESL.
Performs teaching, research and guidance duties in area(s) of expertise. Shares responsibility for committee and department assignments including administrative, supervisory, and other functions.
**Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.**
**QUALIFICATIONS**
For Adjunct Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor:
An earned doctorate in English, Composition and Rhetoric, or ESL is required. Also required is the ability to teach successfully in varius instructional modalities.
For Adjunct Lecturer:
Bachelor's degree in English, Composition and Rhetoric, or ESL is required. Also required is the ability to teach successfully in varius instructional modalities.
**COMPENSATION**
Adjunct Lecturer: $91.67 - $8.40 per hour
Adjunct Assistant Professor: 100.00 - 106.41 per hour
Adjunct Associate Professor: 108.33 - 118.45 per hour
Adjunct Professor: 112.50 - 130.49 per hour
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
**HOW TO APPLY**
From our job posting system, select "Apply Now", create or log in to a user account, and provide the requested information. If you are viewing this posting from outside our system, access the employment page on our web site and search for this vacancy using the Job ID 30218 or Title.
Candidates should provide a CV/resume and statement of scholarly interests.
**CLOSING DATE**
May 22, 2026. Review of resumes to begin immediately; on-going to fill open positions.
**JOB SEARCH CATEGORY**
CUNY Job Posting: Faculty
**EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID
30218
Location
Kingsborough Community College