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Location : Steubenville, Ohio
Job Type: Full-time Faculty
Job Number: 202600085
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: English
Opening Date: 03/27/2026
Bargaining Unit Status: Ohio Education Association (OEA)
Salary Grade: LECT
Summary of Position
Teach face-to-face courses in English composition at our Steubenville, Ohio location and possible online class assignments for all YSU students. Assignments will include teaching Developmental Writing, Writing 1, and Writing 2 courses that fulfill the General Education Requirement in writing for all YSU students. Opportunities to teach Honors sections may also arise.
Faculty members are expected to maintain a consistent, in-person presence on location throughout the standard workweek. This includes being available on-site each day to support students, collaborate with colleagues, and participate fully in the academic life of the institution. Regular on-site engagement during normal business hours is an essential component of this role.
Position Information
Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources.
An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives.
As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University's mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU's culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.
Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday, potentially some evenings, and the possibility of some weekend days. Face-to-face instruction, including office hours.
Primary Location: Steubenville, Ohio with possibility for online course assignments. Some travel to YSU Campus, Youngstown, Ohio may be required.
Qualifications and Competencies
Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: None
Sponsorship and/or Work Authorization Status: This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Minimum Qualifications: At least a mastersin English or another equivalent field. Two years' teaching experience at high school or college level.
Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrates Interest and experience in multiple levels of composition, including developmental and honors; experience teaching fully online, ability to utilize technology to support multimodal teaching and learning; experience teaching a variety of student populations.
Physical Requirements: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this position will perform sedentary work.
Sedentary: work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs may be defined as Sedentary when walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other Sedentary criteria are met.
Supplemental Information
Position expected to begin August 2026 (fall semester).
Please upload all transcripts as one PDF file.
At time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date and Registrar's signature.
At Youngstown State University we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees live healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. YSU offers two options for medical plans, optional dental and vision insurance and life insurance. These plans are reviewed annually to maintain competitiveness while being cost effective. In addition, YSU offers tuition remission, 403(b) and 457 retirement planning options, as well as state pension programs and optional voluntary life insurance benefits.
Medical Mutual of Ohio Medical plans
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Group Life Insurance (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Group Long Term Disability (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Tuition remission
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Initiatives
Sick Leave
Vacation Accrual
Paid Holidays
State Retirement Programs
403b and 457b Voluntary Retirement Options
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Do you have at least a masters in English or another equivalent field?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have at least two years' teaching experience at high school or college level?

• Yes
• No

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What is the highest level of education that you have attained?

• Did not complete high school.
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctoral degree
• Post doctoral degree
• Juris doctor degree

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Please describe your related experience, including information describing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Required Question