Assistant Professor of English Instruction

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Professor of English Instruction

Classification Title

Faculty Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligibility

Department

English

Job Description

The Department of English at Hope College invites applications for
a non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of English Instruction (1.0
FTE ) to begin in the academic year of 2027-2028.

Successful candidates will have training and experience that
provide strong grounding in writing instruction at the college
level. The typical teaching load is four, three-credit courses per
semester. These courses will normally include three sections each
semester of Expository Writing I, our course introducing students
to college writing, as well as one section in a secondary area that
may include literature, creative writing, professional writing,
first-year seminar, or senior seminar.

Additional duties include supporting students in their academic and
personal growth, academic advising, contributing to student
recruitment, and participating in faculty governance within and
outside the department.

Application Instructions

Applications must be received by December 11, 2026. Candidates are
asked to submit five items for this application:

• A letter of application
• A curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts
• A Teaching Philosophy statement
• A

statement responding to the paragraph below:

Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to all aspects
of Hope’s
mission as a liberal arts college. We are grounded in
robust ecumenical Christian
aspirations and daily strive for
inclusive excellence . As part of the application, we
ask all candidates to describe how they will engage and support the
holistic
mission of the College, particularly how their
commitment to the Christian faith, the liberal arts, and
inclusive excellence shapes their approaches and
identities as teachers, scholars, and mentors.

Is this a visiting faculty position?

No

Rank

Assistant

Qualifications

Applicants must have at least a master’s degree in Rhetoric and
Composition, Writing, English, Creative Writing, or a closely
related field. A terminal degree is preferred.

Physical Demands

This position requires remaining in a stationary position for
frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a
computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving
items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different
offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication
abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that
require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be
requested.

Pre-employment Screenings

“All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check.
Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as
education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug
screening, credit checks and/or transportation record
review.”

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

2026-011FR

Job Posting Open Date

10/26/2026

Job Posting Close Date

12/11/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Is this position available for sponsorship

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://jobs.hope.edu/postings/5709

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae
• Mission: Christian response
• Teaching Statement