Composition Adjunct Faculty Pool

Parkland College; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 1,936,905 - 2,184,873; Part time

Job summary

Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois, is looking for part-time Composition Adjunct Faculty for the Fall 2026 semester. This position involves teaching and mentoring students and requires a Master's degree in English or a related field. Faculty will have the opportunity to teach during flexible hours, including days, evenings, weekends, or online. The role includes maintaining academic records and providing student support in accordance with college policies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent credentials for teaching in discipline.
• Ability to adapt and learn new technology and systems.
• Completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom instruction based on course objectives.
• Inform students of regulations and evaluate their performance.
• Maintain regular office hours for student consultations.

Skills

Teaching experience

Student advising

Ability to prepare course syllabi

Education

Master's degree in English or related field

18 graduate hours in composition or writing

Job description

Overview

Composition Adjunct Faculty Pool

Salary and Location

Adjunct Faculty appointments are located on Parkland College's Campus in Champaign, Illinois and have a salary range of $1,406.00 - 1,586.00 per Equated Contact Hour (ECH) commensurate with qualifications and experience. AY27 rates reflected.

Current Status

Currently seeking instructors for Fall 2026 semester.

This is a pooled position, which means applications are accepted year-round. When an opening becomes available, qualified applicants from the pool may be contacted for interviews. Note: We only review applications submitted within the last six months, so remember to keep your application updated.

Work Location and Schedule

Adjunct Faculty teach part-time, advise and mentor students. Hiring needs are dependent on student enrollment and course schedules. Courses available may be during days, evenings, weekends or online. This position is an on-campus, part-time appointment covered by the Parkland College Part-Time Faculty collective bargaining unit. Information regarding department programs & majors: Humanities Department website. (opens in new window)

Application Materials

• An online employment application
• Cover letter
• Resume or CV
• Copy of official transcripts from the institution where you received your highest degree. If hired, certified official transcript is required.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs professional duties in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the college.
• Provides classroom instruction in accordance with the stated philosophy, objectives, and established course outlines of the college.
• Informs students of course regulations, evaluation procedures, and other information pertinent to the course; prepares a course syllabus for each course and distributes it early in each term.
• Is available for student advising/mentoring.
• Maintains regular office hours to ensure availability for student consultation; provides assistance to students in a timely manner.
• Maintains accurate scholastic records of students; submits required reports on student progress according to published deadlines.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the department chair.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree in English or related field such as rhetoric, composition, literature, creative writing, MATESL, or comparative literature, OR Master’s degree in any field with 18 graduate hours in composition or writing.
• Prospective new hires will successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check with fingerprinting. The background check review includes, but is not limited to, exclusionary offenses per the Illinois School Code and Title IV of the Higher Education Act. (required CBC language)
• Ability to learn the Parkland information system and new programs as technology changes.
• Maintains all professional credentials required to teach in area of discipline.
• In an effort to comply with SURS return-to-work restrictions for employers (40 ILCS 5/15-139.5), candidates for employment at Parkland College must either not be a SURS annuitant or must be willing to suspend his/her SURS annuity upon employment. This applies to all SURS annuitants except those receiving their annuity under either the Self-Managed Plan (SMP) or by lump sum payment.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

Application Process and EEO

Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://www.parkland.edu/careers will not be considered.

Please monitor your email, including spam or junk mail folders, for future correspondence from Parkland College Human Resources. For further information on the application process, please contact Parkland College Human Resources at 217-351-2220. Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting Human Resources at 217-351-2220 or by emailing [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer