Instructor (Senior Lecturer of English)

LOCATION:

English Department, United States Naval Academy

APPLICATION TIMELINE:

This position does not have a specific application deadline. Review of applications will begin on February 2, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

ABOUT THE U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY:

The United States Naval Academy is a unique institution of higher learning located in Annapolis, Maryland. As a service academy and premier undergraduate college, the United States Naval Academy has its own distinctive niche amongst American higher education institutions. Our talented faculty and staff are united by a common purpose--to develop the next generation of officers to be exceptional leaders in our naval service. 

Every year more than one million people tour "the Yard" to experience what our employees already know — the United States Naval Academy is a special place, with a special purpose. Employees will find challenging and rewarding work; state-of-the-art facilities which inspire academic and athletic excellence; the benefits of Federal employment; and exceptional quality-of-life.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The English Department invites applications for the position of Instructor (Senior Lecturer of English) to begin as early as August 2026. The anticipated teaching load is four courses per semester. The successful candidate should have expertise in teaching first year rhetoric and composition, with some classroom orientation toward the teaching of literature preferred. Candidates should be able to teach college writing across all levels of proficiency. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute appropriate service to support the departmental and institutional educational mission.

Duties and responsibilities: 

• Prepare for and teach assigned courses in the core English sequence 
• Assess student performance
• Advise/assist students outside of class
• Contribute to assessment of student learning outcomes
• Design and develop courses, as assigned
• Participate in and contribute to governance and management of the department, programs, courses, school-level activities, yard-wide activities, as assigned

This is an onsite, 10-month compensation model, excepted service federal position with a 3-year renewable appointment, a highly competitive salary, and full federal benefits.

Salary Details:  

• • Pay Band: AD-01

• • Approximate Starting Salary: $75,000 - $85,000
    
    • Based on 10-month compensation model

• • Final Salary will be determined based on:
    • Experience and qualifications of the selected candidate

MINIMUM AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of an M.A., preferably in English rhetoric and composition or literature
• 2+ years of experience teaching college-level English with at least some first-year composition experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional experience, academic or otherwise, that demonstrates capacities for teamwork and leadership in both small groups and a departmental unit of roughly 30 faculty
• Previous experience working with the Federal government, particularly the military
• Native or fluent proficiency in English

FINAL SELECTION FOR POSITION WILL BE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING ASSESSMENTS: 

• Teaching Demonstration 
• On campus interviews
• Executive level interview

HOW TO APPLY FOR POSITION:

Interested candidates should send application packages to the English Search Committee, at english-instructor-hiring-2026-group@usna.edu. 

•  Application Packages need to contain:
  • Cover letter
    • Please clearly indicate your status as a U.S. citizen in the cover letter, as this is required for the position.
  • 2-page resume (we can only accept resumes up to two pages in length)
    • This document must be sufficient on its own to assess whether the applicant meets all “Required Minimum Qualifications”
  • Supplemental materials
    • Full list of scholarly products
    • Teaching statement
    • Contact information for three professional references
    • Any additional information candidate would like to submit

Candidates should also submit a response to the narrative questions found here. Please note you will need to include the announcement number listed at the bottom of this announcement.

After the Search Committee’s initial screening, select candidates may be asked to provide additional application materials, including:

• Three letters of reference
• Teaching portfolio (including sample lesson plans and activities), 
• Student evaluations (last two semesters)

Please note: This position does not have a specific application deadline. Review of applications will begin on February 2, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Additionally, the ability to fill this position is contingent upon the availability of funding.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Two-year trial period will typically be required.
• All civilian faculty positions at USNA are subject to a background investigation. These investigations are conducted to ensure that individuals hired are trustworthy, of good conduct, and reliable. The selected candidate will be subject to a security investigation leading to successful completion of a background investigation with a favorable adjudication. The selectee's failure to meet this requirement will be grounds for termination. More information about the background investigation process can be found at the Academic Dean and Provost’s website here, https://www.usna.edu/Academics/Faculty-Information/Background-Investigation-Info.php. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

The U.S. Naval Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer