Adjunct Professor, English

Prairie State College; Chicago Heights (IL); Hybrid; USD 1,240,000 - 1,515,000; Part time

Job summary

Prairie State College seeks student-centered adjunct faculty to teach Composition I (English 101) and Composition II (English 102) both online and in person at our Chicago Heights campus during the Spring 2027 semester. Local candidates are strongly preferred.

Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills; a flexible, student-centered approach to teaching writing; the ability to engage a diverse student population; and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English or a closely related discipline, with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in English.
• Experience teaching at the community college level is strongly preferred.
• Priority will be given to candidates with graduate coursework and/or training in the teaching of writing.

Responsibilities

• Teach Composition I (English 101) and Composition II (English 102) online and in person at Prairie State College's Chicago Heights campus.
• Engage a diverse student population and employ student-centered teaching approaches.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills and contribute to the English Department’s collegial environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Student-centered teaching

Diversity engagement

Research on pedagogy

Education

Master’s degree in English or related field with 18 graduate credit hours in English

Graduate coursework in teaching writing

Job description

Posting Number

Posting Number Fac0456P

Classification

Classification Adjunct

Position Number

Position Title

Position Type

Position Type Adjunct Faculty

Status of Position

Status of Position Adjunct Faculty

Union

Union Adjunct

Position Summary

Prairie State College seeks student-centered adjunct faculty to teach Composition I (English 101) and Composition II (English 102) both online and in person at our Chicago Heights campus during the Spring 2027 semester. Local candidates are strongly preferred.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the following: excellent communication and interpersonal skills; a flexible, student-centered approach to teaching writing; the ability to engage a diverse student population; and familiarity with research/scholarship concerning pedagogy and the community college environment.

The English Department offers a collegial and supportive faculty peer environment, with opportunities for substantive faculty development.

Anticipated start date: January 2027

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in English or a closely related discipline, with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in English.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching at the community college level is strongly preferred.

Priority will be given to candidates with graduate coursework and/or training in the teaching of writing.

Anticipated Work Hours and Days

Salary Adjunct faculty members at PSC are paid by the number of hours they are in the classroom (contact hours). Pay Schedule for new adjunct faculty: $972.38 per credit hour

N/A

Posting Date

Posting Date 09/22/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Master’s degree in English or a closely related discipline, with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in English?
  • yes
  • no
• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Prairie State College Website
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