Concordia University Chicago (CUC) invites applications for part-time adjunct faculty for the English Department in the College of Theology, Arts & Humanities. Part-time teaching opportunities are available throughout the academic year, including summer sessions. Applicants with expertise that matches course scheduling needs will be contacted for an interview.
Current opportunities include teaching the following courses for the Fall 2023 semester:
ENG-1100: English Composition - Several face-to-face sections of ENG-1100, the first-semester composition course, are available at various times; some meet Tuesday/Thursday for 75 minutes and some meet Monday/Wednesday/Friday for 50 minutes. ENG-1101: Writing Studio Workshop - A supplemental one credit hour writing course that meets once a week to assist students in ENG-1100. Minimum Requirements: Education: M. A. in English or Rhetoric/Composition required; Ph.D. in English (or ABD) preferred. Experience: At least two years of experience teaching first-year college writing courses preferred; applicants with other relevant teaching experience will be considered. Excellent organizational skills. Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to handle all situations in a pleasant and professional manner. Candidates must support and be committed to the mission and identity of Concordia University Chicago, a university of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod (LCMS). Application Information: Interested individuals should include the following in their online application:
Cover letter. Teaching Philosophy. Unofficial copies of post-secondary academic transcripts that reflect completion of advanced degree(s) (Official transcripts will be required upon hiring of successful candidates). Resume/CV. Names and phone numbers of three references. * Only applicants submitting all required documentation above will be considered.
Concordia does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex or age. As an institution of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, however, and to the extent allowed by law, Concordia University reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religious affiliation.
Concordia University Chicago does not generally sponsor for employment visas except for positions that oversee, teach or support our international programs.
About Concordia University Chicago: Concordia University Chicago is a liberal arts-based Christian university founded in the Lutheran tradition. Through its College of Theology, Arts & Humanities, College of Business, College of Education, and College of Health, Science & Technology, Concordia-Chicago offers more than 160 areas of study in small classes taught by professors who are passionate about teaching and student success. All undergraduate and graduate degrees are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Concordia University Chicago has been recognized as a College of Distinction since 2010, and is consistently ranked among the Best Regional Universities-Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. For more than a decade, combined undergraduate and graduate enrollment has exceeded 5,000 students. Concordia University Chicago is located in River Forest, 10 miles west of downtown Chicago. Learn more about our commitment to higher education, rooted in the Gospel, at CUChicago.edu.
Steadfast in Jesus Christ as revealed in the Holy Scriptures, Concordia University Chicago promotes academic rigor in its liberal arts and professional programs; grounds students in objective truth, integrity, and excellence; and practices faithfulness to the Confessional teachings of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, as it forms students for vocations in church, family, and the world.
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