Adjunct Professor, Developmental English

Posting Number

Posting Number Fac
0452P

Classification

Classification Adjunct

Position Number

Position Title

Position Type

Position Type Adjunct Faculty

Status of Position

Status of Position Adjunct Faculty

Union

Union Adjunct

Position Summary

Prairie State College seeks student-centered adjunct faculty to teach developmental reading & writing ( ENG 099) in person at our Chicago Heights campus during the Fall 2026 semester.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the following: excellent communication and interpersonal skills; a flexible, student-centered approach to teaching writing; the ability to engage a diverse student population; and familiarity with research/scholarship concerning pedagogy and the community college environment.

The English Department offers a collegial and supportive faculty peer environment, with opportunities for substantive faculty development.

Reporting Relationship

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in English or a closely related discipline, with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in English.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching at the community college level strongly preferred; priority will be given to candidates with graduate coursework and/or training in the teaching of writing.

Anticipated Work Hours and Days

Salary Pay Schedule for Adjunct Faculty: $972.38 per contact hour

N/A

Posting Date

Posting Date 07/29/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

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• * Do you have a Master’s degree in English or a closely related discipline, with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in English?
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