Lecturer - English

Lecturer - English Hiring Department: English Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1024250 Posting Close Date: April 23, 2024 About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. Description: The Department of English at the University of Illinois at Chicago seeks highly qualified and motivated candidates for the position of Lecturer. We are hiring for multiple positions for our program in First-Year Writing as well as our concentration in Professional Writing. Lecturers in the English Department teach a 3/3 load. In addition to teaching, lecturers are responsible for attending required staff meetings and professional development workshops throughout the year, and for performing some service to the department. Lecturers become eligible for multiyear contracts as well as consideration for promotion to Senior Lecturer after three years. For fullest consideration, please apply by April 23, 2024. To apply, please complete an on-line application, including a letter of interest, CV, one syllabus from a course recently taught, and two writing assignment prompts. Professional references will be solicited after an application is submitted. Please note: the syllabus and writing assignment prompts all together should not exceed 15 pages. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications MA, MFA, PhD or equivalent is required. Preferred Qualifications Qualifications in film and media studies, ELL or TESOL, and/or significant Professional or Technical Writing experience are especially desirable. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation