English Department Adjunct Faculty Fall 2026

University of St. Francis; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 1,246,728 - 1,281,168; Part time

Job summary

The University of St. Francis is seeking part-time adjunct faculty for the English Department for the 2026-27 academic year. The role involves teaching College Writing I at our Joliet campus, providing feedback on student writing, and designing engaging lessons. A Master's degree in English is required, and prior experience in teaching first-year writing is preferred. This position emphasizes a commitment to diversity and equity in education.

Qualifications

• MA in English.
• Willingness to uphold and fulfill the mission of the University of St. Francis.

Responsibilities

• Teach College Writing I on the Joliet campus.
• Provide timely feedback on writing and maintain gradebook.
• Design engaging in-class activities that support writing process.

Job description

Position Details

• Job Title: English Department Adjunct Faculty Fall 2026
• Position Number: XXXXXX-XX
• Department: English & Foreign Languages - Adjunct Faculty
• Anticipated Salary Range: $905-$930 per credit hour
• Benefits: Not benefits eligible

Notice of Nondiscrimination

The University of St. Francis does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs on the basis of any protected class. The University also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or harassment or participating in any internal or external investigation or complaint process related to allegations of misconduct. For a complete copy of USF's Policy on Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Nondiscrimination for All Faculty, Students, Employees and Third Parties or for more information, please go to https://www.stfrancis.edu/titleix/ or contact the Title IX Coordinator at [e-mail].

Position Summary

The Department of English at the University of St. Francis invites applications for part-time adjunct faculty teaching opportunities for the 2026-27 academic year. The University of St. Francis is a welcoming community of learners committed to enhancing diversity and equity.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The University of St. Francis seeks qualified adjunct instructors to teach College Writing I, the first course in our two‑semester first‑year writing sequence, in person on our Joliet campus.

• Curriculum: Instructors design and teach College Writing I in alignment with our shared course description, outcomes, and the Illinois Articulation Initiative (C1900). The course introduces students to the writing process, rhetorical analysis, information literacy, academic argument, and citation.
• Responsibilities: Responsibilities include providing timely and substantive feedback on writing, maintaining an accurate gradebook in Canvas, and answering students' questions. Effective instructors support students through all stages of the writing process and design engaging in‑class activities that foster drafting, peer review, revision, and reflection.
• Additional Teaching Opportunities: Opportunities to teach Introduction to Literature may also be available. These courses introduce students to fiction, poetry, drama, and literary nonfiction, and most sections are in person.

Minimum Requirements

• MA in English
• Willingness to uphold and fulfill the mission, vision, values, and traditions of the University of St. Francis

Preferred Requirements

• Prior experience teaching first‑year writing
• Available to teach on‑campus in Joliet, IL

Hours/Shift/Work Schedule

Adjunct instructors may have the opportunity to teach up to six credit‑hours per semester, or two courses. The work schedule is based on department needs and semester course schedules.

Physical Requirements of Position

Work performed in classroom settings with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards. This sedentary work requires the following physical activities: sitting, walking, bending, stooping, finger dexterity, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity.