English Department Adjunct Faculty

Responsibilities

• Teach College Writing I in person on the Joliet campus, focusing on the writing process, rhetorical analysis, information literacy, and academic argument.
• Design and deliver engaging in-class activities that foster drafting, peer review, revision, and reflection.
• Provide timely and substantive feedback on student writing assignments.
• Maintain accurate gradebooks using the Canvas learning management system.
• Support students through all stages of the writing process and answer academic inquiries.
• Potential opportunities to teach Introduction to Literature courses covering fiction, poetry, drama, and literary nonfiction.

Requirements

• Master's degree (MA) in English.
• Willingness to uphold and fulfill the mission, vision, values, and traditions of the University of St. Francis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience teaching first-year writing at the college level.
• Availability to teach on-campus in Joliet, IL.

Benefits

• Anticipated salary range of $905-$930 per credit hour.
• This is a part-time position and is not eligible for benefits.

About the Company

The University of St. Francis is a welcoming community of learners located in Joliet, Illinois, committed to enhancing diversity and equity. We are a Catholic and Franciscan institution dedicated to providing a transformative educational experience.