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College Writing Adjunct Faculty

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This is a part-time adjunct teaching position located in Joliet, Illinois.

The University of St. Francis is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title College Writing Adjunct Faculty
Position Number XXXXXX-XX
Department English & Foreign Languages - Adjunct Faculty
Job Grade
Position Summary
The University of St. Francis invites applications for part-time adjunct faculty teaching opportunities for the 2023-24 academic year. The University of St. Francis is a welcoming community of learners committed to enhancing diversity and equity.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • The university seeks faculty to teach College Writing I and Foundations II/College Writing II, the first-year writing sequence.
  • The courses are designed to introduce students to the habits of mind and writing skills students need in college, as well as to the conventions of college-level writing, including style, citation, and mechanics.
  • College Writing instructors are able to design their courses to align with their strengths and interests, provided that they meet the Illinois Articulation Initiative’s requirements for the C1900 and C1901 Writing Courses.
  • College Writing courses cover such topics as: rhetorical appeals and the rhetorical situation; synthesis and multi-source writing ; the writing process and strategies for invention, drafting, revision, and editing; writing genres including narrative, analysis, and argument; and style, mechanics, and conventions.
  • The courses are grounded in the writing process, and the successful College Writing instructor will support student writing by designing assignments that guide students through the process of developing ideas, drafting, peer reviewing, revising, editing, and proofreading.
Minimum Requirements
  • MA in English or another appropriate equivalent degree.
  • Willingness to uphold and fulfill the mission, vision, values, and traditions of the University of St. Francis.
Preferred Requirements
  • Prior experience teaching College Writing.
  • Prior experience with Canvas.
  • 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 of College Writing. The work schedule is based on department needs/ course schedules.
Physical Requirements of Position
Work performed in classroom settings with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards. This sedentary work which requires the following physical activities: sitting, walking, bending, stooping, finger dexterity, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity.
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number FP0656-16
Open Date 08/14/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • Public Job Posting
    • Internal Job Posting
    • Agency Referral
    • Advertisement/Publication
    • Personal Referral
    • Website
    • Other
  2. Are you willing to uphold the Catholic and Franciscan values of the University?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status)?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. Please indicate your highest level of education:
    • Less than GED/high school diploma
    • GED/high school diploma
    • Bachelor's degree
    • Master's degree
    • In a doctoral program
    • ABD
    • Doctorate
  5. How many years of relevant experience do you have?
    • Less than 1 year
    • 1 - 2 years
    • 3 - 4 years
    • 5 - 7 years
    • More than 7 years
  6. Do you have teaching experience in higher education?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at time of application)
  4. Mission Response at https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/856/docs/32812.pdf
Optional Documents
  1. Letter of Recommendation 1 (you must upload something; letter writers may send directly to Working@stfrancis.edu)
  2. Letter of Recommendation 2 (you must upload something; letter writers may send directly to Working@stfrancis.edu)
  3. Letter of Recommendation 3 (you must upload something; letter writers may send directly to Working@stfrancis.edu)
  4. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
  5. Evaluations