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APTPUO - Fall 2026 - ENG1141 A00

Campus, IL

$239.47/hr

... fiction, digital poetry, memoir, and graphic literature. Texts will be studied according to new ... Professeur a temps-partiel regulier / Regular Part-Time Professor Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/06 ...

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APTPUO - LCM3103 A - Fall/Aut 2026

Campus, IL

$239.47/hr

Cross-cultural exploration of fiction, poetry, drama, autobiography, and other genres. Posting limited to: Professeur a temps-partiel regulier / Regular Part-Time Professor Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD ...

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A Fiction Professor is an academic who teaches creative writing with a focus on fiction. They guide students in developing storytelling skills, understanding narrative structures, and refining their writing style. Their role often includes providing feedback on student work, teaching literary theory, and mentoring aspiring writers. Many Fiction Professors are also published authors who contribute to the literary field through their own creative work and research.

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In addition to teaching courses on fiction writing and literature, Fiction Professors often mentor students through individualized feedback, oversee creative writing workshops, and advise on thesis or portfolio projects. They are also expected to engage in scholarly research, publish their own creative works, and contribute to academic committees or literary events within the university. Collaboration with colleagues in interdisciplinary initiatives and participation in conferences are common parts of the role. This blend of teaching, mentorship, and academic involvement helps create a vibrant, supportive environment for both faculty and students.

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To thrive as a Fiction Professor, you generally need a Ph.D. in English, Creative Writing, or a related field, along with expertise in literary analysis and fiction writing. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), academic research tools, and scholarly publishing platforms is typically expected. Strong communication, mentorship, and adaptability skills help foster student engagement and support diverse learning needs. These qualifications enable effective teaching, guide student development, and ensure meaningful contributions to academic and creative communities.

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019847 INSTRUCTOR: English

019847 INSTRUCTOR: English

Greenville Technical College

Greenville, SC • On-site

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Job description

The Greenville Technical College English department in the School of Arts & Sciences invites applications for Instructor/Assistant Professor.

The department serves approximately 7,000 students in an academic year. Currently the department employs 22 full-time faculty and 15 part-time instructors. The English department is fully committed to offering high quality education in composition courses and business writing, as well as a wide variety of literature courses including American and British literature, world and minority literature, short fiction, children's and women's studies, and creative writing.
The department offers its courses in three formats: traditional, hybrid, and online. In addition, the department of English also participates in the Early College program, which provides high school students access to college courses. This position would  primarily require teaching Dual Enrollment students (high school students enrolled in Early College classes) at the high schools, depending on need, as an expected job duty.

In this challenging role, you will be supporting the ENG-English department at Greenville Technical College. Duties may include any or all of the following:

  • Provide students with course syllabus and policies; relate instructional materials, discussions, and other activities to course objectives; demonstrate effective interaction skills using practical examples and illustrations that stimulate learning; relate assessments to course objectives; and return graded work in a timely manner.
  • Submit reports in a timely manner, arrange physical environment for effective learning, adhere to class schedules, and maintain accurate records.
  • Develop and/or modify course content as appropriate, develop and maintain course documentation, review and select texts, schedule and utilize class time effectively.
  • Maintain required office hours, refer students for assistance (tutoring and similar) as needed, maintain records per policies, and provide regular contact with assigned advisees.
  • Cover classes as needed for multiple campuses as well as day, evening, or online classes.
  • Adapt to the needs of students (traditional and Early College) to different teaching situations and the ability to motivate students.
  • Work in teams and independently.
  • Adhere to departmental and college guidelines, including those of Early College when applicable.

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