Hi everyone,
We are seeking applicants for a visiting assistant professor of English position at Governors State University, located in the south suburbs of Chicago. The position will teach mostly sections of first-year writing (capped at 15), with some opportunities to teach in our undergraduate program.
Sincerely,
Bradley Smith
Description
Governors State University (University Park IL) is a minority-serving institution inviting applications for a full-time Visiting Faculty position in English to begin in the Fall 2025 semester. This position is a 12-month contract with a teaching load of 27 credit hours (9 courses) across Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. A Ph.D. in Composition and Rhetoric or a related English Studies field is required. ABD applicants must be scheduled to complete their degree by June 1.
Essential Responsibilities
We seek candidates with a strong capacity and passion for teaching, interest and experience working with diverse and non-traditional student populations, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. A strong interest in first-year writing is essential, as the candidate will primarily teach first-year writing coursework with some opportunities to teach in the English BA program.
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Composition and Rhetoric or a related English Studies field; ABD with scheduled defense by June 1 will also be considered.
- Significant experience teaching First-Year Composition.
- Experience teaching online courses.
- Evidence of teaching excellence.
Preferred Qualifications
- Scholarly and pedagogic interest in first-year writing curriculum.
- Experience teaching advanced coursework in rhetoric and composition.
- Teaching and research interests that will be of interest to our student population as a minority-serving institution.
- Experience teaching advanced coursework in rhetoric and composition.
- Teaching and research interests that will be of interest to our student population as an MSI.
Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and first-generation college graduates are especially encouraged to apply.
Supplemental Information
Please attach the following to your application:
- CV or Resume
- Transcripts
- Cover Letter
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For priority consideration a complete application should be submitted by April 30, 2025.