The English Department at Utah State University invites applicants for three (3) full-time (1.0 FTE), academic-year, 9-month, non-tenure-track teaching positions located at the Logan Campus. These non-renewable positions are designed for early-career teachers who have earned their Master’s degree on or after January 1, 2025. The positions are also designed to foster teachers’ pedagogical expertise at the onset of their careers and prepare them for more long-term teaching positions. 

The start date for the positions is August 1, 2026; the end date is May 15, 2027. 

These positions consist of 100% teaching with a 4-4 course load of first- and second-year composition. The composition courses consist of ENGL 1010: Writing as Inquiry and ENGL 2010: Research and Argument Across Perspectives. These courses emphasize outcomes of rhetorical awareness, critical thinking, information literacy, and composing processes. Teaching is both in person and online. Successful candidates will be expected to complete the online pedagogy training offered by USU Online and the USU Center for Instructional Design and Innovation (CIDI). Temporary Lecturers will also have professional development opportunities to help them transition to long-term teaching positions. 

Required Qualifications:  

• A Master’s degree in English or Folklore, received on or after January 1st, 2025; degree requirements must be fulfilled by August 1, 2026. 
• Experience teaching first-year college writing. 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Coursework and/or specialization in composition.  
• Experience successfully teaching ENGL 1010 and/or ENGL 2010 at USU.  

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV.”

    

2. Cover Letter, which describes your pedagogical commitments to and innovations in the teaching of writing, to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1–10.”

3. Official records of your student evaluations of teaching (including comments) for your two most recently completed semesters, to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1–10.”

4. Names and contact information of three references (requested in the online application).

To be considered for the position, please submit all application materials by April 21, 2026. 

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  

Utah State University actively pursues equal opportunities for all students through education, research, creative activity, and collaboration. Women, minority, and veteran candidates, as well as candidates with disabilities, are especially encouraged to apply. The College of Arts and Sciences is committed to supporting interdisciplinary scholarship, creative work, and transformative pedagogy within both historical and contemporary timeframes. In addition to its Writing Studies curriculum, the Department of English offers emphases in Creative Writing, English Teaching, and Literature.  For further information about the Department of English, refer to https://artsci.usu.edu/english/.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

*updated 12/2025

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

Utah State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment in employment including in hiring, promotion, transfer, or termination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or any other federal, state, or local law.

Utah State University does not discriminate in its housing offerings and will treat all persons fairly and equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, national origin, source of income, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Additionally, the University endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations when necessary and to ensure equal access to qualified persons with disabilities.

In all circumstances, Utah State University follows state and federal laws related to sex-segregated spaces.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:

U.S. Department of Education

Denver Regional Office

303-844-5695| OCR.Denver@ed.gov

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

800-421-3481 |  OCR@ed.gov

*updated 10/2025