Department

Compensation

General Description: This is a 9-month, non-tenure earning Instructor of English position in the Department of English and World Languages. Responsibilities include a 4/4 teaching load, or equivalent, plus service commensurate with the position.

The UNF Department of English and World Languages strongly values internship, student success, digital humanities, writing across the curriculum and writing in the disciplines. At UNF, the Department of English and World Languages prepares students to do exactly that. Across creative writing, literature, film, digital humanities, professional writing, and theater, students develop their voice alongside faculty who are working writers, scholars, and artists invested in where they are headed.

Supervisor: This position reports to the Department Chair, Dr. Tru Leverette Hall.

Working Hours: Varies

Supervision Exercised: This is not a supervisory role.

Required Licensure: N/A

Required Qualifications: Master's degree in related field

Preferred Qualifications / Skills:

• The ideal candidate should have teaching and professional expertise in professional communication, technical writing, and writing studies.
• Significant factors for consideration will include demonstrated excellence in teaching and experience in writing across the curriculum.
• Additional factors include experience in coordinating internships and community outreach.
  

Anticipated Start Date: August 2, 2027

Additional Application Materials Required: 
Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents: 

• Current curriculum vitae 
• Cover letter 
• Two Syllabi
  • One must be tech writing or professional communication.
• Teaching Statement

Name, phone number, and email address of three professional references will be requested during the application review stage. 
 

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire. 

Additional Requirements: 
Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions: 

• Passport (all pages including blank pages) 
• Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not, upload an explanation) 

Application Review Date: Initial review of applications will begin on October 13, 2027.

Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled. 

How to Apply: 
Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required application documents. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Dr. Tru Leverette Hall at [email protected]

About the Department: 
The Department of English and World Languages at the University of North Florida offers courses in Composition & Rhetoric, Creative Writing, Digital Humanities, Film, Literature, Professional Writing, Theater, Spanish, French, and Chinese. The department offers two Bachelor of Arts programs in English: the B.A. in English and the B.A. in English with a Concentration in Creative Writing. Additionally, we offer a B.A. in Spanish and a B.A. in French and Francophone Studies. The English Graduate Program offers the M.A. in English and M.A. concentrations in Creative Writing and Composition and Rhetoric. The department also offers minors in Creative Writing, Film, Literature, Professional & Public Writing, Digital Humanities, Spanish, French, and Chinese. Our courses contribute to a range of interdisciplinary programs, including Africana Studies, English Education, Digital Humanities, and Gender Studies. The department is committed to providing high-quality instruction and fostering intellectual growth, preparing students for a wide range of professions that require strong communication and analytical skills. For more information about the Department of English and World Languages, visit: https://www.unf.edu/coas/english/index.html 

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie

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