Assistant Professor of Instruction, NTT – The University of Akron

Academic Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Instruction, NTT – The University of Akron

Highlights

• Institution: The University of Akron

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of English

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: JR103316

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Non-Tenure-Track (NTT)

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor of Instruction

• Primary Area: English, Composition and Rhetoric

• Teaching Load: 12 credit hours per semester or equivalent

• Salary / Remuneration: Not specified

• Location: Akron, Ohio, USA

• Anticipated Start: January 2027

• Union Affiliation: American Association of University Professors (AAUP)

• Application Deadline: October 11, 2026

Overview of Role

The Department of English at The University of Akron invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Instruction beginning in January 2027.

The successful candidate will teach across the University's general education, English BA, and graduate programs, with particular engagement in Composition and/or Rhetoric and online instruction supporting the Graduate Certificate in English Dual Credit Preparation.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach a load of 12 credit hours per semester or equivalent.

• Teach courses across general education, undergraduate English, and graduate English programs.

• Deliver online courses supporting the Graduate Certificate in English Dual Credit Preparation.

• Maintain professional engagement with Composition and/or Rhetoric.

• Incorporate emerging technologies and evolving instructional practices into teaching.

• Participate in standard departmental and university service.

• Support student success through teaching, mentoring, and academic engagement.

• Contribute to curriculum development and program assessment where appropriate.

• Collaborate with faculty, students, and community partners on initiatives related to civic engagement and community well-being.

Preferred teaching areas may include:

• Composition Studies

• Rhetoric

• Literary Theory and Criticism

• Professional Writing

• Undergraduate Literature

• Graduate Literature

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Ph.D. in English or equivalent terminal degree.

• Minimum three years of university-level English teaching experience.

• Demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching.

• Ability to teach online courses.

• Continued professional engagement in Composition and/or Rhetoric.

• Ability to adapt to emerging technologies and incorporate new tools into teaching.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching Composition Studies, literary theory and criticism, professional writing, or literature.

• Experience working with high school educators.

• Experience developing undergraduate and graduate curricula.

• Experience participating in academic program assessment.

• Demonstrated record of supporting student success through mentorship and engagement.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary information is not specified in the job announcement.

• Eligible employees may receive:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Life insurance

  • Short- and long-term disability coverage

  • Paid leave, including illness, vacation, and parental leave

  • Tuition remission for eligible employees and dependents

  • State or alternative retirement plans

  • Employer retirement contributions

  • Optional 403(b) and 457(b) deferred compensation plans

The position is subject to applicable collective bargaining agreement requirements.

Application Checklist & Required Documents

Applicants must submit:

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy

4. Academic Transcripts

5. Names and Contact Information for Three Professional References

Application Process

• Application Link: https://uakron.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UACareers/job/Akron-Ohio/Assistant-Professor-of-Instruction--NTT_JR103316-1

• Applications must be submitted through The University of Akron's official Workday recruitment portal.

• Employment is contingent upon verification of credentials and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.

• University employees are generally expected to perform their work within the State of Ohio.

• Application Deadline: October 11, 2026

Contact / Enquiries

Human Resources Representative: Iron Bones
Email: ibones@uakron.edu

Official Department Website: https://www.uakron.edu/english/

University Careers Website: https://www.uakron.edu/hr/jobs.dot