Adjunct Faculty - Language & Literature

Saint Xavier University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule (days/evenings/week-

Job summary

Saint Xavier University invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach Language and Literature. Instructors may teach in-person, online, hybrid, or blended formats, with a preference for in-person instruction. Adjuncts handle course planning, instruction, evaluation, and timely submission of paperwork.

They may teach up to two undergraduate sections per semester and are paid by biweekly stipends. Ideal candidates hold a PhD/ABD or MA/MFA in a related field with college-level teaching

Qualifications

• PhD/ABD in related field with college-level teaching experience.
• MA in Writing with college-level teaching experience.
• MFA in creative writing or MA in a related writing field with teaching experience.
• MA in English Education with teaching experience at college level.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach courses in Language and Literature in classroom, online, or hybrid formats.
• Evaluate student work and provide timely feedback.
• Maintain clear communication with the department and complete required paperwork.

Skills

Teaching experience

Course planning

Diversity experience

Education

PhD/ABD in related field

MA in Writing

MFA in creative writing

MA in English Education

Job description

Overview

Saint Xavier University prides itself on its Mercy mission and excellent teaching prowess. We are seeking adjunct faculty members to teach Language and Literature. SXU faculty are dedicated to high-quality teaching for its diverse student population. We strive to facilitate student success in learning, and to meet the individual educational needs of each student within our student body.

The successful adjunct candidate will be committed to teaching in a multicultural environment and welcome the opportunity to work with students with diverse learning abilities. Opportunities may exist to teach a flexible schedule that may include teaching assignments during days, evenings, and weekends, as needed. Adjuncts can teach up to two sections of undergraduate courses per semester.

Adjuncts are paid by stipend on a biweekly basis beginning on the first payroll following the course add/drop date.

We invite you to join our team and submit your application today!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Adjunct Faculty instructors at Saint Xavier University are responsible for course planning and instruction in classroom, lab, and/or clinical settings. Courses may be conducted in various delivery modes, such as in-person, online, hybrid and/or blended formats, with a preference towards in-person instruction. In addition, adjunct faculty are responsible for student evaluation, departmental communication, and timely and accurate submission of required paperwork related to instruction.

Qualifications

• PhD / ABD in related field (literature, technical communication, or similar) with experience teaching composition at the college level
• PhD in a Liberal Arts field with extensive experience teaching composition at the college level
• Master's (MA) degree in Writing (Rhetoric, Composition, Writing Studies) with experience teaching at the college level
• Master's (MA) in a related field (literature, technical communication, or similar) with experience teaching composition at the college level
• Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in creative writing or an MA in a similar writing specialty with experience teaching composition at the college level
• MA in English Education with extensive teaching experience, ideally to include some experience teaching at the college level.

Additional Expectations

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.