Adjunct Lecturer - British Literature

Benedictine University • Lisle, IL

12h • Remote

About The Position

Benedictine University is seeking an Adjunct Lecturer for British Literature to teach British Literature I, covering literature from the Anglo-Saxon era to the 18th century. This course will enroll a mix of English majors and non-majors fulfilling a general education requirement, with an expected enrollment of 30-40 students. The course will be offered in an online asynchronous format, making experience in designing and teaching in this modality essential. Familiarity with the Brightspace/D2L learning management system is also an asset. The class starts Monday, August 31, and concludes Friday, December 11, with final exam week running December 14-18.

Requirements

• Doctoral or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience teaching literature.
• Experience designing courses for and teaching in an online asynchronous modality.
• Ability to talk or hear.
• Ability to use hands to touch, handle or feel.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to use a computer screen and phone.
• Ability to provide customer service.
• Ability to bend.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Compliance with campus specific guidelines for pandemic protocols.
• Completion of all University-specific and/or OSHA related training.

Nice To Haves

• Background teaching representative works from the Anglo-Saxon era to the 18th century (e.g., Beowulf, Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, Behn).
• Familiarity with the Brightspace/D2L learning management system.

Responsibilities

• Teach British Literature I, covering literature from the Anglo-Saxon era to the 18th century.
• Design and teach courses in an online asynchronous format.
• Utilize the Brightspace/D2L learning management system.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Leave in accordance with State Law where applicable (IL – Paid Leave Act and AZ – Earned Paid Sick Time)
• Supplemental Retirement Savings
• Access to counseling and resources for mental well-being
• Confidential support for personal or work-related challenges (Employee Assistance Programs - EAP)

What This Job Offers

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