Wheaton College
Norton, Massachusetts, United States
(on-site)
Posted
24 days ago
Job Function
Other
Description
Posting Number:0601243
Position Title:
Affiliated Instructor in English
FLSA:
Exempt
Job Type:
Part-Time
Staff Term:
Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates):
Academic Year Schedule (dates):
Spring 2026
Faculty Term:
Spring Semester Only
Position Type:
Faculty
Department:
English
Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Department of English and Philosophy at Wheaton College in Massachusetts invites applicants for an adjunct faculty appointment to teach two courses in African American Literature and Culture for the Spring 2026 academic year. These courses will contribute to the English and Creative Writing majors, as well as the African Diaspora Studies (AFDS) minor at Wheaton.
Possible course topics may include:
- African American Literature and Culture
- Harlem Renaissance
- Caribbean Literature and Culture
Applications will be considered on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Please direct any questions to the Search Committee Chair, Lisa Lebduska, Department Chair and Professor of English in the Department of English and Philosophy: lebduska_lisa @wheatoncollege.edu
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
A PhD in English or related field is preferred, though we will consider candidates who are ABD.
Compensation and Benefits:
To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive compensation and benefits program.
When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.
The per course salary for this position is $5,000.
When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.
The per course salary for this position is $5,000.
Physical Demands:
ADA Statement:
Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Eeo Statement:
Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Wheaton's core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Posting Date:
10/06/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Contact(s):
Office of Human Resources
Contact Phone/Extension:
508-286-8206
Contact Email:
careers@wheatoncollege.edu
Contact Fax:
Special Instructions to Candidates:
The federal government and the state of Massachusetts have made the decision to end the COVID-19 public health emergency. Effective June 1, 2023, the college will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for members of our community. Rather, we strongly recommend that everyone stay up to date on their vaccinations, including boosters, as recommended by their health care provider. While we will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations, we strongly encourage members of our campus community to adhere to public health recommendations for vaccination to protect against COVID-19, as well as influenza and other diseases.
References:
Supplemental Questions:
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Optional & Required Documents:
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of References
- Teaching Materials
- Additional Documents 1
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Job ID: 80575823