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Chicago State University

Part-Time Lecturer/Adjunct English

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/19/2026

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An English Language or Literature Professor leads courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$77,436 / year median in Illinois

+3% projected growth

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Part-Time Lecturer/Adjunct English Faculty Rank:

Lecturer Class Code:

C6139

Is Tenured/ Tenure Track:

No Full-time/ Part-time:

Part-time Job Description Summary The budgeted salary for this position is typically $1,000 per credit hour . This position is ineligible for health, dental, and life insurance benefits through Chicago State University. Chicago State University (CSU), is the oldest public university in the Chicago metropolitan area. Chicago State University is Illinois' only four-year U.S. Department of Education-designated Predominantly Black Institution (PBI). CSU serves over 1,500 undergraduate students and nearly 900 graduate students. The university is a nationally accredited university with five colleges in Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Health Sciences and Pharmacy and proudly supports a diverse and non-traditional student population that hails from 28 countries and 36 states. Discover the latest advancements and milestones achieved by CSU in our

Annual Report :

https://www.csu.edu/president/annual_report.htm . The English Program invites applications for a part-time, non-tenure track lecturer for undergraduate courses in English. Primary duties include teaching 1 or 2 English classes during a 4.5 month semester. Faculty members are expected to teach, develop syllabi and teaching materials related to courses taught, and hold regular office hours. Specific areas for which a lecturer is needed are American Literature, British Literature, Composition, Creative Writing-Fiction, English as a Second Language, and Technical Writing. Faculty are hired, evaluated, and retained on the basis of conditions covered in the Union Contract. Required Education An MA or MFA in English or related field is required. Degree must be from an accredited institution. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to work effectively with students of various ages and of diverse competencies and backgrounds. Preferred Qualifications Experience in teaching college English, an ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population, strong organizational skills, and experience using instructional technology.

Open Date:

02/21/2025 Close Date 06/30/2025