Visiting Professor, English

4 weeks ago

Columbus, Ohio, United States tapwage Full time
Job Title Visiting Professor, English (Non-tenure track)

Applications Accepted From Public:
Open to the Public

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete the online application and upload the following documents when prompted:

  • A cover letter describing interest in the position
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Unofficial transcript
Additionally, you will be asked to provide contact information for 3 professional references, including email addresses. The committee will contact references for position finalists.

Review of application materials will begin immediately. The position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by the close date listed below.


This position is eligible for the following benefits: medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, and retirement.

Posting Number F

Job Description


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 from August 16, 2024, to May 15, 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.
Department English

Pay Rate


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

Job Open Date 04/26/2024

Posting Close Date

05/28/2024

Employment Type full-time term

Job Category Visiting Professor

Months 9 month

Planning Unit College of Arts & Sciences

Work Schedule

Campus Athens

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

Diversity Statement

Ohio University is proud of its rich history, diverse campuses, international communities, and beautiful Appalachian settings.

As part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming, respectful, diverse, and inclusive workforce and community.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, national ancestry, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military service or veteran status, mental or physical disability, or genetic information.

Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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