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Southwestern Illinois College

Part-Time Literature Instructor

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Belleville, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/19/2026

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What they do

An English or Language Arts Teacher teaches English in elementary to secondary schools. Focuses on English, writing, composition, literature, and critical analysis. In elementary school, language arts classes focus on basic reading, writing and linguistic / communication skills. In middle school, the English curriculum evolves and expands to include more complicated reading comprehension, such as fiction, poetry and essays. In teaching high school, the focus relies on developing analytical skills.

$63,925 / year median in Illinois

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

Job ID:

4376

Location:

Belleville

ANNOUNCEMENT

Southwestern Illinois College is accepting applications for a part-time Literature Instructor. Your application will be placed in a pool for review as part-time teaching assignments become available.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Part-time/Adjunct faculty will be responsible for teaching the objectives for any courses assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in English or Literature or any Master's degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in English, English Education, Grammar, Journalism, Linguistics, Literature, or Writing.

STARTING SALARY

Salary varies based on educational level and number of units taught.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

Benefit availability and eligibility may vary from the summary listed below. Please visit www.swic.edu for more information. Retirement savings plan through State Universities Retirement System of Illinois and voluntary 403(b) and 457(b) savings plan Eligibility for medical coverage as outlined in the Affordable Care Act Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, gym access, additional voluntary benefits and more!

WORK LOCATION

District-Wide

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications will be reviewed as assignments become available.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Required application materials, such as resume, cover letter and references, should be attached to your application. Other required application materials, i.e., unofficial transcripts, etc., should be attached after your application has been submitted (official college transcripts must be provided at the time of hire). Go to your My Job Applications page from the career home page of your account. Southwestern Illinois College is proud to be an EEO/AA Employer/Educator Smoke/Tobacco/Vapor/Drug-Free Workplace