Coker University is hiring: Assistant Professor of English and First Year Writin

Overview

Assistant Professor of English and First Year Writing or Clinical Assistant Professor of First Year Writing at Coker University. This full-time, 9-month position begins August 2026 and supports teaching within the University’s Foundational General Education and English programs. The primary responsibilities include face-to-face undergraduate teaching with opportunities for online teaching (credentialing preferred). The successful candidate will teach foundational first-year writing courses and may teach courses in the candidate’s area of expertise and contribute to the General Education curricula and the English Minor.

Responsibilities

• Teach 4 courses (12 credit hours) per semester (8 per year) in the English and First Year Writing, as assigned by the Dean and Program Coordinator.
• Manage the resources and Brightspace course spaces for each class.
• Support student research and career development as appropriate to position (clinical v. tenure track).
• Advise students as assigned (tenure track).
• Contribute to the ongoing work of assessment and planning for the program and its offerings in general education.
• Attend faculty development meetings and events.
• Contribute to the work of the Faculty Senate, Academic Affairs unit and College of Humanities and Sciences.
• Maintain expectations and standards set forth in the Employee and Faculty Handbooks.
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean of the College of Humanities and Sciences.

Applications should include

• a cover letter
• curriculum vitae
• statement of teaching philosophy
• statement describing how you have promoted student belonging and inclusion
• copies of transcripts (official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate)
• complete contact information for three professional references

Qualifications

• Education: Preferred qualifications include a terminal degree in Composition and Rhetoric or a related field; ABD; Master’s degree will be considered.
• Experience: Experience teaching in first year writing or composition programs; Experience tutoring or working in a Writers Studio is a benefit; Online Credentialing is preferred for candidates who will teach in this modality; Passionate about teaching and inclusive pedagogy; Dedicated to working with students in classroom and research-based settings; Dedicated to developing meaningful, collegial working relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
• Around campus / multidisciplinary programs: Eager to contribute interests and ideas and recruit students for new and innovative courses and multidisciplinary programs.
• Overall: Committed to actively contributing to Coker’s mission; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

University standards and equal opportunity

Coker’s standards of service and excellence to the campus and community is an institutional priority for the university. We pride ourselves in our customer service, communication, and availability to our stakeholders and employees through efficient response times, detailed information, and professionalism. Being part of Coker University means committing to our Culture of COBRAS. We believe in showing up for students and colleagues with care, openness, bold ideas, and a drive to be remarkable and adaptable—always seeking opportunities to improve. Coker University readies undergraduates for personal and professional success through a distinctive four-year program that emphasizes practical application of the liberal arts and hands-on, discussion-based learning within and beyond the classroom. Located in Hartsville, SC, Coker University is within two hours of the cultural, financial and recreational resources of Charlotte, Columbia, Charleston and Myrtle Beach. Coker University complies with applicable state and federal laws, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, marital status, veterans or military status, disability, or other legally protected classifications in areas of employment, admission, financial aid or access to educational or extracurricular programs, activities or facilities.

Job details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Higher Education