Adjunct – English Language & Literature

Adjunct – English Language & Literature


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Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Benedictine University’s Department of Languages and Literature is seeking qualified adjuncts for spring 2023 to teach American Literature II (1865-present) and U.S. Multiethnic Literature. Courses enroll a mix of English majors and non-majors and will be held in person with a cap of 25 students.

Required Qualifications:



Candidates should have a Masters or better in relevant field, Ph.D. is preferred. Experience teaching literature is required.

Please submit a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV), and contact information for three professional references.

Candidates who are offered an adjunct faculty position at Benedictine University must present Official Transcripts and CV in order to be considered for the position, and must present them to Human Resources before the position starts.

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