Adjunct (per course) Instructor - English

The University of Illinois System • Springfield, IL

4h

About The Position

The Department of English at the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) is seeking applications from instructors with experience teaching first-year writing to teach ENG 101 Rhetoric and College Writing and ENG 102 College Writing and Civic Engagement. The university especially welcomes instructors who may have availability during the day. Adjunct faculty are required to complete mandatory annual employee training, including Ethics, and Preventing Harassment & Discrimination. Adjunct faculty teaching online courses must complete the Building Digital Community (BDC) self-paced course during their first semester teaching online to be eligible to teach additional online courses at UIS. The University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system, located in the state capital. UIS serves approximately 4,000 students with a strong liberal arts core, professional programs, and close faculty interaction. The university is engaged in public policy and service, with a diverse student body including traditional, non-traditional, and international students. UIS faculty are committed teachers, active scholars, and professionals in service to society, emphasizing excellence in teaching, with a balance of scholarship and service activities expected for tenure and promotion.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in English or a related field
• First-year writing teaching experience
• If holding a master's degree or higher in a different field, must have completed a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in English or a related field.
• Ability to teach ENG 101 Rhetoric and College Writing
• Ability to teach ENG 102 College Writing and Civic Engagement

Nice To Haves

• Availability during the day

Responsibilities

• Teach ENG 101 Rhetoric and College Writing
• Teach ENG 102 College Writing and Civic Engagement
• Complete mandatory annual employee training, including Ethics, and Preventing Harassment & Discrimination
• Successfully complete the Building Digital Community (BDC) self-paced course during their first semester teaching online (for online courses)

Benefits

• This position is not eligible for benefits.
• UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level