Lecturer - English Department

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/Technical writing. Qualifications in ELL or TESOL and/or significant Professional or Technical Writing experience are especially desirable. MA, MFA, PhD or equivalent is required.

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 May 23, 2022. To apply, please go to https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=163954 and complete an on-line application, including a letter of interest, cv, one syllabus from a course recently taught, two writing assignment prompts, and the contact information (email address and phone number) for three recommenders. Please note: the syllabus and writing assignment prompts all together should not exceed 15 pages.

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