Visiting Professor, English (Non-tenure track)

The Ohio University Department of English seeks a Visiting Professor with a deep commitment to student success and to fostering the growth and development of student reading and writing. Field of primary specialization is open, but candidates should have experience teaching at least one and preferably more than one of the following: creative writing (fiction); creative writing (poetry); lower-division literature courses in prose fiction and nonfiction; and/or general education writing and rhetoric. This is a full-time, nine-month, benefitted position, for the term of one year. In-person teaching at the Athens campus is expected. The teaching load is typically eight in-person courses per academic year on a semester schedule, though a lower teaching load may be negotiated based on other assigned responsibilities as department needs and candidate qualifications warrant.

This Visiting Professor position is a one year, full-time, benefitted position for the academic year 2024-2025 (from August 16, 2024, to May 15, 2025). Depending on departmental requirements, funding availability, and the candidate’s successful performance, there is a possibility of extending the position for up to two additional years.

English Department: The Department of English has 32 full-time faculty across the main campus and five regional campuses in Southern and Central Ohio. Situated within the College of Arts & Sciences, the Department is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service to the students it serves in the undergraduate major, M.A. and Ph.D. degree programs, and across the university in writing and humanities general education courses. To learn more about the successes of our English Department and student programs, visit;

College of Arts & Sciences: This college is central to Ohio University’s transformative learning experience. The foundational instruction for the entire university, delivered through the general education and liberal arts curriculum, is provided by the College of Arts and Sciences. The college provides the primary instruction for approximately one-third of the undergraduate majors on campus, as well as half of the undergraduate credit hours on the Athens campus. In addition, the college offers a number of master’s programs, and eight departments offer doctoral degrees. A&S faculty are at the heart of Ohio University’s research activity. For more information, visit this website ( .

Ohio University. Established in 1804, Ohio University ( is an R1 institution and the oldest public university in the state of Ohio. Our total enrollment is over 28,000 students across the state and online. About 20,000 of those students are undergraduates studying at our residential campus in Athens, a quintessential college town. The campus is located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains amidst scenic state and national parks, and is 75 minutes southeast of Columbus, Ohio.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Master’s degree in English or a master’s degree in a related field with a minimum of 18 credit hours of graduate coursework in English studies

+ Two years experience teaching English at the college level

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Ph.D. in English.

+ Experience teaching Ohio University English curricula.

Planning Unit: College of Arts & Sciences

Department: English

Campus: Athens

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: Julie Masterson, Employment Coordinator,

Employment Type: full-time term

Advertised Salary:

Salary is commensurate with experience and credentials and is accompanied by our generous university benefits such as tuition for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package (including but not limited to health, prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent retirement plan including company contributions, parental leave, adoption reimbursement, and more. OHIO is also proud to offer wellness programs, on-site wellness facilities, and a generous employee assistance program. Additional Information is available at