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Adjunct Professor of English jobs are open across community colleges, four-year universities, and online institutions, from entry-level to experienced instructor roles, with specializations in composition, literature, and creative writing. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Campus Address:
10343 Sam Houston Park Dr., Suite 110
Houston, Texas 77064
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can change lives?
Strayer University is seeking a dynamic Adjunct Faculty member to join our academics team. We are currently in search of a passionate professor for undergraduate level English/Communication class for the upcoming Winter quarter, starting January 4, 2027, in a hybrid format. The hybrid format is described as teaching the course in both the in-person and online modalities. This role requires 11 in-person meeting sessions for 2 hours every week held at a predetermined scheduled time (day/evening) at a specific Strayer University Campus. The balance of the course is instructed asynchronously online.
Strayer Adjunct Faculty are not just instructors; they are also coaches and mentors. Our faculty members strive to ignite a life-long love of learning in our students and to be flexible with their diverse learning styles. We believe in a strong faculty-student relationship and building a community in the classroom.
- Teach courses as assigned from a pre-designed curriculum and utilize your professional expertise to provide high-quality instruction.
- Enhance the strength and effectiveness of the curriculum using technology and videos.
- Arrive on-campus at least half an hour prior to the start time of in-person sessions per week during the academic quarter.
- Utilize the online learning platform to enrich the student learning experience for the online component of the course.
- Be available to students via email, phone, text, and office hours to ensure students receive quality feedback in a timely manner to support their academic success.
- Establish high standards and ensure students understand how they will be evaluated.
- Adhere to University policies and procedures.
- Attend faculty meetings and workshops or training as required.
Job Skills:
- Demonstrated knowledge of academic technology.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) software and overall computer skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of academic evaluation.
- Proficiency in oral presentation skills, planning, and organizing of course objectives.
- Must have strong computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Effective time management skills.
Work Experience:
- Teaching experience at the college level and online teaching experience are strongly preferred.
- COM100/COM101/COM200/COM201 - Evidence of professional or academic experience with writing, oral communication, active listening, time management, and communications-related technology tools required
- ENG201/ENG215 - Evidence of professional or academic experience with information literacy, persuasion, and writing required
Education:
- Master’s degree in Communications, English, English Education required OR
- Any Master’s degree in related area with at least 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) of graduate course work in Communications, and/or Composition, and/or English or English Education
- A terminal degree, or work towards a terminal degree, is preferred.
Certificates, licenses, and registrations:
- Professional certification in discipline specialty (if applicable).
Other:
- Must be able to travel weekly to required location(s).
- Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
- Typical office setting.
- Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor.
- Travel via plane, car, and metro may be required to perform this job.
- Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant.
- Access information using a computer.
- Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain.
- Effectively cope with stressful situations.
- Strong mental acuity.
- Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job.
- Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
$2,300-$2,600 is the expected starting pay per online assignment for this position per quarter and $3,000 is the expected starting pay per on campus assignment for this position per quarter. If your location is near a campus, on campus teaching may be required. Current and future assignments are based on the additional factors outlined below.
SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week. In addition to medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, SEI employees may take advantage of well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays, tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA), 401(k) retirement benefit, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance as well as entertainment and retail discounts. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.
Careers - Our Benefits, Strategic Education, Inc SEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture where individuals can grow their careers and contribute fully. We strive to attract talent with broad experiences, skills and perspectives. We welcome applications from all.
Strayer University Adjunct Faculty are compensated based on the number and type of course(s) that are taught in a given quarter. Currently, compensation for courses ranges from $2,300 - $3,100.
If you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at Careers@strategiced.com.
Campus Address:
10343 Sam Houston Park Dr., Suite 110
Houston, Texas 77064
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can change lives?
Strayer University is seeking a dynamic Adjunct Faculty member to join our academics team. We are currently in search of a passionate professor for undergraduate level English/Communication class for the upcoming Winter quarter, starting January 4, 2027, in a hybrid format. The hybrid format is described as teaching the course in both the in-person and online modalities. This role requires 11 in-person meeting sessions for 2 hours every week held at a predetermined scheduled time (day/evening) at a specific Strayer University Campus. The balance of the course is instructed asynchronously online.
Strayer Adjunct Faculty are not just instructors; they are also coaches and mentors. Our faculty members strive to ignite a life-long love of learning in our students and to be flexible with their diverse learning styles. We believe in a strong faculty-student relationship and building a community in the classroom.
- Teach courses as assigned from a pre-designed curriculum and utilize your professional expertise to provide high-quality instruction.
- Enhance the strength and effectiveness of the curriculum using technology and videos.
- Arrive on-campus at least half an hour prior to the start time of in-person sessions per week during the academic quarter.
- Utilize the online learning platform to enrich the student learning experience for the online component of the course.
- Be available to students via email, phone, text, and office hours to ensure students receive quality feedback in a timely manner to support their academic success.
- Establish high standards and ensure students understand how they will be evaluated.
- Adhere to University policies and procedures.
- Attend faculty meetings and workshops or training as required.
Job Skills:
- Demonstrated knowledge of academic technology.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) software and overall computer skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of academic evaluation.
- Proficiency in oral presentation skills, planning, and organizing of course objectives.
- Must have strong computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Effective time management skills.
Work Experience:
- Teaching experience at the college level and online teaching experience are strongly preferred.
- COM100/COM101/COM200/COM201 - Evidence of professional or academic experience with writing, oral communication, active listening, time management, and communications-related technology tools required
- ENG201/ENG215 - Evidence of professional or academic experience with information literacy, persuasion, and writing required
Education:
- Master’s degree in Communications, English, English Education required OR
- Any Master’s degree in related area with at least 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) of graduate course work in Communications, and/or Composition, and/or English or English Education
- A terminal degree, or work towards a terminal degree, is preferred.
Certificates, licenses, and registrations:
- Professional certification in discipline specialty (if applicable).
Other:
- Must be able to travel weekly to required location(s).
- Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
- Typical office setting.
- Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor.
- Travel via plane, car, and metro may be required to perform this job.
- Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant.
- Access information using a computer.
- Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain.
- Effectively cope with stressful situations.
- Strong mental acuity.
- Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job.
- Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
$2,300-$2,600 is the expected starting pay per online assignment for this position per quarter and $3,000 is the expected starting pay per on campus assignment for this position per quarter. If your location is near a campus, on campus teaching may be required. Current and future assignments are based on the additional factors outlined below.
SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week. In addition to medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, SEI employees may take advantage of well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays, tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA), 401(k) retirement benefit, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance as well as entertainment and retail discounts. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.
Careers - Our Benefits, Strategic Education, Inc SEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture where individuals can grow their careers and contribute fully. We strive to attract talent with broad experiences, skills and perspectives. We welcome applications from all.
Strayer University Adjunct Faculty are compensated based on the number and type of course(s) that are taught in a given quarter. Currently, compensation for courses ranges from $2,300 - $3,100.
If you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at Careers@strategiced.com.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in adjunct professor of english jobs.
- Master's degree in English, composition, rhetoric, or a closely related field
- Prior college-level teaching experience in composition or literature courses
- Ability to teach first-year writing and English composition independently
- Familiarity with learning management systems such as Canvas or Blackboard
- Experience developing syllabi, rubrics, and original course materials
- Strong written communication skills and consistent student feedback record
Tips for Your Adjunct Professor of English Job Search
Tailor your CV to course load
Adjunct hiring committees care about which specific courses you can teach, not just your degree. List every course you've taught or could teach, matched to the department's curriculum. A generic academic CV that buries your teaching areas loses to one that makes it obvious.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists adjunct professor of english openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target departments, not just postings
Many adjunct openings are filled through department chairs before a formal listing goes up. Email the composition or English department chair directly with your CV and a one-paragraph note on the courses you can cover. Departments frequently keep a file of available instructors.
Build a teaching philosophy statement now
Most adjunct applications require a teaching philosophy statement alongside your CV. Write yours before you start applying so you're not rushing it. Tie it specifically to composition pedagogy or the literary area you teach, not a one-size-fits-all statement.
Prepare a sample syllabus for interviews
Hiring committees for adjunct roles often ask how you'd structure a core comp or intro literature course. Arrive with a one-page sample syllabus for your most teachable course. It shows you can run a classroom independently, which is what part-time faculty hiring depends on.
Negotiate section count before accepting
Adjunct offers come with a set number of sections, but that number isn't always fixed. Before you accept, ask whether additional sections are available in the same term or whether you'd be first in line if a section opens. Getting this in writing protects your expected income.
Adjunct Professor of English Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most adjunct professor of englishs?
The most active employers for adjunct professor of englishs right now are Ivy Tech Community College, Northern VA Community College, and Virginia Community College System, and the most openings are in Virginia, New York, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Community colleges and regional four-year universities tend to post the highest volume of adjunct openings each term.
How many adjunct professor of english jobs are remote?
About 33% of adjunct professor of english openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for online instruction. Online composition courses and asynchronous literature surveys are the sub-areas most likely to be fully remote, while in-person lab-style writing workshops remain largely on campus.
How do you become a adjunct professor of english?
You typically need at least a master's degree in English, rhetoric, composition, or a closely related field to qualify for most adjunct positions. Build a teaching record by serving as a teaching assistant during graduate school, leading writing center sessions, or teaching dual-enrollment courses at the high school level. Compile a CV that lists every course you can teach, write a focused teaching philosophy statement, and start applying to community colleges and regional universities, which hire the most adjunct instructors.
Can I get hired as an adjunct professor of english with little experience?
Yes, many community colleges hire adjunct instructors who have a master's degree but limited standalone teaching experience, especially for first-year composition sections. Highlight any teaching assistantship work, tutoring, writing center hours, or guest lecturing you've done. Applying mid-semester when a section opens unexpectedly is also a practical way to get your first contract, since departments sometimes need quick replacements.
What does the adjunct professor of english interview process look like?
Most adjunct interviews are brief, often a single conversation with a department chair or a small committee. You'll typically be asked which courses you can teach, how you approach first-year composition, and whether you're available for the upcoming term. Some departments ask you to describe your grading philosophy or walk through how you'd structure a sample unit. The process moves faster than tenure-track searches, and an offer can follow within days of the interview.
Where can I find and apply to adjunct professor of english jobs?
You can find and apply to adjunct professor of english jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your teaching areas, then apply directly to each one that fits your availability and background.
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