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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for english composition in the United States is $94,036.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,500.00 and $108,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between English Composition vs English Literature?

AspectEnglish CompositionEnglish Literature
Required CredentialsTypically a bachelor's degree in English or related fieldUsually a bachelor's or master's degree in English or Literature
Work EnvironmentAcademic settings, writing centers, educational institutionsUniversities, publishing houses, research institutions
Employer & Industry UsageEducational institutions, tutoring services, content creationUniversities, literary magazines, publishing companies
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding writing skills, curriculum design, teaching rolesAnalyzing literary works, research, literary analysis careers

English Composition focuses on developing writing skills, teaching writing techniques, and curriculum design, often within educational settings. In contrast, English Literature involves analyzing and interpreting literary works, often requiring a deeper understanding of literary history and theory. Both roles are common in academia but serve different purposes: one emphasizes writing and instruction, the other literary analysis and research.

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Part - time Instructor (Pool) - Languages & Literature - English Composition & World Literature

Clarksville, TN • On-site

APSU, Inc.
51 - 200 employees
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Part-time

Re-posted 4 hours ago

Job description

Austin Peay State University is currently seeking part-time, temporary instructors in the
area of English Composition and World Literature. The Department offers both online
and on-campus courses.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

 Teach English Composition I, English Composition II, or Traditions in World Literature
depending on the needs of the department.
Physical Requirements 

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force
frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.


Required Minimum Qualifications 

- MA in English, MFA in Creative Writing, or MA in a related field with at least 18 graduate
hours in English.
- A background search will be required of the successful applicant.

Required Documents
1. Cover Letter
2. Unofficial Transcript
3. Curriculum Vitae


Optional Documents
1. Letter of Recommendation 1
2. Letter of Recommendation 2
3. Letter of Recommendation 3

The number of adjunct instructors hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department.
 
Each applicant must include the names and contact information for three references,
one of which must be from your most recent or current employer, with your application
materials. Many people add this to the end of the CV/Resume.
 
If you would like to additionally attach Letters of Recommendation to your online
application, letters must be dated one year or less from the date of your application.
 
Letters of recommendation may be sent by email to
"facultyapplications@apsu.edu" or hard copy to "Austin Peay State University, Human
Resources Dept., PO Box 4507, Clarksville, TN 37044" with your name and desired
position clearly indicated after your online application is completed.
 
If granted an interview, unofficial transcripts will be required of applicants and official
transcripts will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered
a position. It is highly recommended that you attach unofficial transcripts in PDF format
to your online application.
 
You will not be able to attach your letters of recommendation, unofficial transcripts or
any other supplemental document(s) nor modify your application after it has been
submitted.
 
Please refer all questions to facultyapplications@apsu.edu

Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 11,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 150,287 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN.

Austin Peay State University is a proud supporter of hiring veterans. We hire veterans with equivalent experiences and pay grades from their military service, rather than requiring or preferring only college degrees. Please visit our website for more information on how veterans can qualify for additional employment opportunities at APSU: https://www.apsu.edu/human-resources/hiring-veterans/.

Austin Peay State University (APSU) prohibits discrimination in all employment, programs, and activities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. For Title IX inquiries or complaints, contact: Chief of Institutional Culture & Title IX Coordinator, LaNeeca R. Williams at williamslr@apsu.edu | 931-221-7690, Browning Building, Room 140, Clarksville, TN 37044. For other non-discrimination concerns, contact: Director of Institutional Culture & Title VI & Title VII Coordinator, Dr. Jo Baldwin at baldwinjapsu.edu | 931-221-7178 or Associate Director of Accessibility Compliance & ADA/504 Coordinator, Jayme Glover at gloverj@apsu.edu | 931-221-7160. View APSU's full nondiscrimination policy at Policy 6:001.

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