The Department of English Language & Literature at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is hiring. The full job posting may be found here: https://www.siue.edu/employment/cas/FA25-023.shtml
Position Title
Instructor
Hiring Unit
English Language & Literature
Job Description/Responsibilities
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Department of English Language and Literature seeks a full-time, non-tenure track Instructor to teach first-year composition courses. SIUE’s first-year writing sequence helps students prepare for the complex writing and critical thinking tasks that they will encounter throughout college and later in their communities and workplaces. In particular, the Department needs an Instructor interested in and dedicated to teaching our growing numbers of undergraduate English language learners and international students (English 101N and 102N are specifically for non-native speakers of English).
Minimum Qualifications
Advanced degree (master’s or higher) in English (or related area) that must be in hand at time of application and at least two years teaching experience in composition that must include teaching English Language learners / non-native English speakers.
Preferred qualifications: Graduate coursework in rhetoric and composition preferred.
The SIUE Department of English values diversity among its faculty, is committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourages applications from women and minoritized faculty (EO/ AAE). SIUE welcomes candidates who can contribute to the department’s cultural and intellectual diversity beyond fulfilling the core teaching responsibilities and successful candidates will be expected to support the SIUE College of Arts and Sciences’ ADEI mission. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Acts (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for the position, please call 618-650-2190.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville nurtures an open, respectful, and welcoming climate that facilitates learning and work. SIUE is committed to education that explores the historic significance of diversity in order to understand the present and to better enable our community to engage the future. Integral to this commitment, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville strives for a student body and a workforce that is both diverse and inclusive. We strongly encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups, including women, members of racially minoritized groups, and individuals with disabilities, to apply. For more on our Statement on Diversity, visit SIUE Mission, Goals and Plans
Terms of Appointment
August 16, 2025 – May 15, 2026
Source of Funds
State
Salary
Salary range begins at $42,000. Excellent benefits package included. For more information about employment benefits and policies, visit: Faculty Employment Benefits
Application Process
Submit cover letter, vita that includes history of degrees earned and number of years and classes taught, three letters of recommendation, a statement of teaching philosophy, and an official transcript confirming highest degree obtained to: Search Chair, Composition Instructor Committee, Department of English, SIUE, Campus Box 1431 G, Edwardsville IL 62026-1431 or email materials to englishinstructor.
SIUE is a state university; benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of Fl or Jl visas.
Application Deadline
Review of applications will begin December 15th.
SIUE is a state university – benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas. Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Acts (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, please call 618-650-2190 or email CareerInfo.
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Dual Career Support for New Faculty
The Career Development Center, in partnership with SIUE’s Toward an Inclusive Model of Excellence project, is proud to provide a variety of career services and resources to partners of new faculty who have relocated to the Greater St. Louis area. Support for this initiative was provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through Award 1936141. This program offers various career services and resources available to help individuals in their career journey. Additional details may be found online at Dual Career Support
Faculty Development and Other Support
Several units across campus offer various programs and training opportunities to new faculty members as they begin their employment at SIUE. Support units include but are not limited to the Faculty Development Center Ombuds Services , Office of Research and Projects, and Inclusive Excellence, Education, and Development Hub.
Employee Benefits
To support faculty in balancing work and family obligations, SIUE offers an exceptional array of comprehensive benefits including:
*Medical, dental and vision insurance;
*Life insurance;
*SURS retirement plan;
*Supplemental retirement savings plans;
*Generous holiday schedule;
*WorkLife programs;
*Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness);
*Employee discounts (local and national retailers);*Flexible Spending Account Program;
*University tuition waivers (Employee and Dependents).
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‘Thanks’ in Manange
Kristine Hildebrandt
https://namedrop.io/kristineahildebrandt
Professor & Chair, English Language & Literature
Co-Director, The IRIS Digital Humanities Center
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Past President, Endangered Language Fund, 2020-2024
Editorial board member, Himalayan Linguistics
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville exists in and serves a region that includes the lands of the Kiikaapoi (treaty in Edwardsville, 1819); The Illinois Confederacy, including the Peoria, Kaskaskia, Michigamea, Cahokia, and Tamaroa (treaty in Edwardsville, 1818); Dhegiha Siouan peoples; and others. We affirm their contemporary and ancestral ties to the land and their contributions to this place. In alignment with the academic mission of the institution, we are committed to building responsible relationships with indigenous communities through the development of educational pathways and opportunities for indigenous students and the advancement of research and knowledge about indigenous peoples, cultures, and histories.