Adjunct Faculty of English

The Department of English at Assumption University seeks to hire adjunct instructors for the Fall 2025 semester to teach sections of ENG 130: Writing in the University and ENG 140: Literature and Its Interpretations, required first-year courses. The courses are in-person, and all faculty are required to keep office hours: two hours per class section.

Adjuncts are welcomed as important contributors to the department, to our students, and are provided with office space, email, voicemail, and resources needed for quality teaching. Successful candidates may have the possibility of teaching additional courses in subsequent semesters, including upper-level writing and literature courses.

Requirements:

Applicants must be willing to contribute actively to the mission of the University as well as show respect for the Catholic and Assumptionist identity of Assumption University.

Applicants should have a master's degree or PhD in English or in a related field.

Application Instructions:

Please submit a letter of interest, current curriculum vita, and the names and contact information for two references who can attest to the applicant's teaching experience and qualifications. In the cover letter, we invite candidates to describe their teaching experiences. Finalists will also be asked to provide official transcripts of academic work. Materials must be submitted online as MS Word documents or PDF files at the following website: htyps://

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position(s) is filled.

About Assumption University:

Assumption University, a Catholic institution sponsored by the Augustinians of the Assumption and rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition, strives to form graduates known for critical intelligence, thoughtful citizenship and compassionate service. We pursue these ambitious goals through a curriculum grounded in the liberal arts and extending to the domain of professional studies. Enlivened by the Catholic affirmation of the harmony of faith and reason, we aim, by the pursuit of the truth, to transform the minds and hearts of students. The university is dedicated to being an inclusive institution and continues to become more diverse. Assumption ecumenically welcomes all who share its goals. Assumption University is part of Higher Education Consortium of Central Massachusetts.