Adjunct English professor jobs
Part-time English teaching positions at universities, community colleges, and online-first institutions across the U.S. Online, remote, and on-campus roles.
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Midwestern Career College
English (Pre-Transfer & Transfer) Associate (Part-time) Instructor Pool 2026 - 2027
Midwestern Career College
Noncredit English Associate (Part-time) Instructor Pool 2026 - 2027
Midwestern Career College
Noncredit ESL Associate (Part-time) Instructor Pool 2026 - 2027
Midwestern Career College
ESL Associate (Part-time) Instructor Pool 2026 - 2027
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Instructor Pool- ENGLISH
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
English: Lecturer in Writing and Rhetoric
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Lecturer of English – School of Humanities and Global Studies (Continuous Recruitment)
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
College Writing Lecturer
Lesley University
Professional Writing Tutor (Part-Time)
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Instructor Pool- ENGLISH
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
College Writing Lecturer
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
English: Lecturer in Writing and Rhetoric
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Lecturer of English – School of Humanities and Global Studies (Continuous Recruitment)
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Part-Time Writing Center Tutor
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Part-Time Adjunct Faculty, English
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Part-Time Faculty, Adult Education ESL Instructor
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Lecturer of English – School of Humanities and Global Studies (Continuous Recruitment)
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
English: Lecturer in Writing and Rhetoric
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Instructor Pool- ENGLISH
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
College Writing Lecturer
About adjunct English professor jobs
Adjunct English professors are part-time faculty hired semester by semester to teach undergraduate or graduate English courses. Most institutions hire English adjuncts to cover high-enrollment introductory courses, asynchronous online sections, summer terms, and specialized electives that don't justify a full-time hire.
Common adjunct English teaching assignments
- English Composition I & II
- Introduction to Literature
- Creative Writing
- Technical Writing
- American Literature
- British Literature
Credentials and qualifications
The standard credential for adjunct English teaching is a master's in English, comparative literature, rhetoric & composition, or creative writing (MFA accepted for creative writing roles). Accreditation guidelines generally require at least 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline you're teaching — so a related field is often acceptable if you have enough discipline-specific coursework.
Where to find adjunct English jobs
The most active employers of adjunct English faculty are the large online-first universities (SNHU, UMGC, Liberty, Grand Canyon, Walden), community college systems, public university continuing education divisions, and four-year private universities. The listings above pull from all of these.
Frequently asked questions
- What qualifications do I need to teach adjunct English?
- Most adjunct English positions require a master's in English, comparative literature, rhetoric & composition, or creative writing (MFA accepted for creative writing roles). Community colleges and online universities have more flexibility on credentials; four-year universities and graduate programs are stricter.
- How much do adjunct English professors earn per course?
- Adjunct English pay typically falls in the $2,000–$7,000 per 3-credit course range. Community colleges and online-first universities (SNHU, UMGC, Liberty) sit at the lower end ($2,000–$3,500). Four-year university extension programs and graduate-level English courses pay $3,500–$7,000+.
- What English courses do adjuncts typically teach?
- The most common adjunct English teaching assignments are introductory and gen-ed courses with high enrollment: English Composition I & II, Introduction to Literature, Creative Writing, Technical Writing, and similar undergraduate sections.
- Can I teach adjunct English online or remote?
- Yes — every major online university (SNHU, UMGC, Western Governors, Liberty, Grand Canyon, Walden) hires online English adjuncts, and most community colleges and four-year universities now offer asynchronous online sections in English. Filter the listings above by modality "Online" to see only remote-eligible roles.
- How competitive are adjunct English positions?
- Competition varies by institution tier. Brand-name universities and tenure-track-adjacent roles are very competitive; online-first universities, community colleges, and continuing education programs maintain large rolling adjunct pools and hire continuously.