Adjunct Lecturer - British Literature

Benedictine University; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 1,653,000 - 1,929,000; Part time

Job summary

Benedictine University in Lisle, IL seeks an Adjunct Lecturer to teach British Literature I (Anglo-Saxon to the 18th century) in an online asynchronous format.

The course typically enrolls 30–40 students; the instructor will design and deliver engaging content using Brightspace/D2L and assess student work.

Qualifications

• Doctoral or Master’s degree in relevant field and experience teaching literature.
• Experience teaching British literature and classical works is preferred.
• Ability to design online asynchronous courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach British Literature I from Anglo-Saxon to the 18th century.
• Deliver online asynchronous instruction via Brightspace/D2L.
• Manage a class of 30–40 students and assess work.
• Participate in course planning and student advising as needed.

Skills

Literature teaching

Online course design

Medieval-early modern lit

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree

Tools

Brightspace/D2L LMS

Job description

Adjunct Lecturer - British Literature

Benedictine University is an inclusive academic community, inspired by theCatholic intellectual tradition and Benedictine values. We seek employees whowill contribute to the advancement of our mission by helping students shapelives of meaning and purpose as engaged citizens who care for the Earth,welcome people of diverse faiths and cultures, and promote the common good.

Position: A djunct Lecturer - British Literature

Department: English Language - Literature

Classification: Part-time, Non-benefit eligible

Rate: $1400 per contact hour (with a terminal degree) and $1200 per contact hour (without a terminal degree). This compensation is per contact hour and is subject to change based on class size.

Brief overview of duties:Teach British Literature I, covering literature from the Anglo-Saxon era to the 18th century. The ideal candidate will have background teaching representative works from this time period (e.g., Beowulf, Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, Behn). The class will enroll a mix of English majors and non-majors fulfilling a general education requirement. Expected total enrollment of 30-40 students.

This course will be offered in an online asynchronous format, so experience designing courses for and teaching in this modality is essential. Familiarity with the Brightspace/D2L learning management system is also an asset.

Classes start Monday, August 31, and conclude Friday, December 11; final exam week runs December 14-18.

For more information about the position, contact Dr. Zubair S. Amir at [e-mail].

Required Qualifications: Doctoral or Master’s degree in relevant field and experience teaching literature required.

Physical Requirements: Whileperforming the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talkor hear.
The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands totouch, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
This position requires the ability tooccasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
Use of computer screen, phone andcustomer service.
May require bending, or sitting for longperiods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include closevision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception andability to adjust focus.
The following of campus specificguidelines for pandemic protocols is required.

Training: As a University employee you arerequired to complete all University-specific and/or OSHA related training tofulfill your job duties. Specific training will be conducted online or inperson. Employees must complete all trainings required by BenedictineUniversity.

Part-Time Employee Benefits Package:

We are pleased to offer the following benefits to support your health, well-being, and professional growth. Please note that benefits are subject to change:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) : Paid Leave in accordance with State Law where applicable (IL – Paid Leave Act and AZ – Earned Paid Sick Time).


• Retirement Plans : Save for your future with our retirement Supplemental Retirement Savings.


• Mental Health Support : Access to counseling and resources for mental well-being.


• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) : Confidential support for personal or work-related challenges.

Benedictine University does not discriminate in its admissions or educationalpolicies, programs or activities; scholarship and loan programs; athletic andother University administered programs or employment practices on the basis ofrace, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability,military or veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any othercharacteristic protected by applicable law. The laws applicable to BenedictineUniversity include constitutional and statutory protections of the University'srights as a religiously sponsored institution. This policy of equalemployment opportunity applies to all employment and personnel practicesincluding, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, training andcompensation.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verifyidentity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete therequired employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Thefollowing of campus specific guidelines for pandemic protocols are required.

Benedictine University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.