Instructor of English

Instructor of English Department: English and World Languages Application Deadline: February 3, 2026 Salary: $42,350 About Arkansas Tech: Founded in 1909, Arkansas Tech University is a comprehensive public institution with a rich history, maintaining regional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and classification as a Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) level III institution. ATU was ranked the No. 1 regional public university in Arkansas by News and World Report in 2021-22 and 2022-23 and CollegeNET recognizes ATU as the No. 1 institution in Arkansas on its Social Mobility Index. Since 2019, Arkansas Tech has been the host institution for the prestigious Arkansas Governor’s School. The 559-acre Russellville campus, located in the scenic Arkansas River Valley between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, is just one hour from the capital city of Little Rock. Russellville features a charming blend of historic and modern architecture as well as the recreational opportunities provided by Lake Dardanelle and several state parks. Offering more than 100 undergraduate degree programs and more than 40 graduate degree and certificate programs across five academic colleges and two campuses, Arkansas Tech strives to provide a solid educational foundation for life-long learning to a diverse community. Position Summary: Instructor of English/Creative Writing with specialization in fiction. This is a full-time, non-tenure-track position in the Department of English and World Languages Creative Writing program within the College of Arts and Humanities. Arkansas Tech is a mid-sized liberal arts university emphasizing teaching (4/4 load) and undergraduate education. Departmental undergraduate programs include in English and English Education and in Creative Writing. Departmental graduate programs include in English, in TESOL, and Master of Liberal Arts. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Develop, teach, and assess undergraduate English courses in-class and online, particularly those in the areas of fiction writing (novel and short story) and teaching English in the secondary school. Effectively advise and mentor students at the undergraduate level. Engage students in high impact learning practices. Develop a sustainable scholarship program, including seeking external funds to support the program. Provide impactful departmental, college, university, and professional service to the university, community, and state. Engage in assessment and continuous improvement of courses. Perform other duties assigned by the Department Head. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Candidates must have excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and a history of working effectively with colleagues. Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree in English, Creative Writing, Teaching, or related field. Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate an ability to develop courses in fiction writing, genre fiction, and film/television studies. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching English/Language Arts at the high school level. Candidates must have an established publication record of short fiction and novel-length fiction. Candidates should demonstrate familiarity with the state and region to assist in recruiting in high schools as well as at community and literary events. Candidates should demonstrate an ability to coordinate on-campus readings and workshops with other emerging or established authors. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to general education instruction, including composition. Work Location, Environment, and Physical Demands: This position is located in offices and classrooms at ATU. The position is assigned a desk and computer in location that may be in a different building than classroom locations, so the position requires the ability change locations and/or walk moderate distances during the day. Required activities include: teaching and lecturing, sitting for extended periods, use of a keyboard and mouse, use of standard office equipment. What to Submit: Letter of application. Curriculum vita. Writing sample of peer-reviewed, published fiction (novel chapter or short story). Contact information for three references. Unofficial copies of transcripts. To be considered for the position of Instructor of English, all applications must be received and processed through our applicant tracking system Cornerstone prior to the closing date on February 3, 2026, before 6:00 pm central time. Please go to to apply now. This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. Arkansas Tech University is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, national origin, religion, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.