Adjunct, English

About the role

Elmhurst University seeks part-time faculty to join the vibrant professional teaching and learning community in First-Year Writing during fall term 2026. All first-year writing courses meet in person in computer-assisted writing labs. Enrollment is generally capped at 18 students.

This position is ineligible for remote work and is exempt.

Responsibilities

• Teach 1 to 3 sections of Composition I and/or II, including in-person instruction and regular assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Teach ENG 200: Introduction to Literature, pending availability.
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Prepare course materials, including syllabus development; teach; grade; and be available to students who have questions or require extra help.
• Support the mission, vision, and values of Elmhurst University.
• Perform other teaching-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum: M.A. in English or comparable degree.
• Experience teaching first-year composition or other introductory writing course.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with a diverse student body and contributing positively to an inclusive campus community.
• Training or background in contemporary rhetoric and composition pedagogy preferred.
• Preferred: Experience teaching undergraduates.

Qualified applicants who can perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations will be considered.

Pay

The pay range is $3,800–$4,000 for a standard 1.0 credit (4 semester hour) course. New part-time faculty start at $3,800 (Adjunct Level 1).

Work Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Primarily performed in an indoor setting with limited exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
• Work is often sedentary, requiring remaining in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Required abilities: speaking and hearing for in-person and virtual communication; using close and distance vision when reading documents or viewing screens; performing tasks with repetitive fine motor skills.
• May require occasional lifting, bending, carrying, or otherwise moving objects weighing up to 15 pounds.