Find your Career at Northern Illinois University! English Instructor (Creating a Pool for Anticipated Openings) (21528) Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Position Details Position Information Working Position Title English Instructor (Creating a Pool for Anticipated Openings) (21528) Classification Title Instructor Position Number 00021528 Posting Date 07/24/2025 Closing Date 09/30/2026
Priority Review Date Business Unit Description Faculty Full-Time/Part Time Full-Time or Part-Time FTE 1.00 - 0.50 Position Status Temporary FLSA Exempt Job Code 2070 Union Representation Union Union Code N/A Unit/Department English College/Unit College of LA&S Dean Division Academic Division Location RH 216A Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page https://www.niu.edu/clas/english/index.shtml Position
Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications Overview The Department of English at Northern Illinois University (NIU) is creating a pool posting for anticipated openings as it seeks full-time or part-time instructors to teach face-to-face classes in the first-year composition program.The load for full-time instructors is usually 12 credit hours per semester and would
normally include the first and second semester first-year writing requirements, as well as potential to teach developmental writing. This position has occasional opportunities to teach upper-level classes as well—depending on candidates’ specializations. The appointment is for up to one year subject to program needs but is renewable. Instructors are on continuing contracts after five (5) years of positive
programmatic reviews and continued program need. NIU draws its predominately first-generation students and transfers from the cities of Chicago and Rockford, their suburbs, and the rural areas of the region. Position Summary The Instructor is a temporary (non-tenure track) position with duties that include teaching first-year composition and related courses. Possibility of teaching other courses as needed. Essential
Duties and Responsibilities Teaching up to four (4) sections of first-year composition per semester or other duties as assigned. Minimum Required Qualifications A master’s degree in English or a closely related field. A minimum of two years of experience teaching first-year writing. Additional Requirements None Preferred Qualifications A PhD in English or a closely related field. Experience teaching at an institution
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