English Instructor; Creating Pool Anticipated

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Working Position Title English Instructor (Creating a Pool for Anticipated Openings) (21528)

Classification Title

Classification Title Instructor

Position Number

Position Number

Posting Date

Posting Date 07/24/2025

Closing Date

Closing Date 09/30/2026

Priority Review Date

Business Unit Description

Business Unit Description Faculty

Full-Time/Part Time

Full-Time/Part Time Full-Time or Part-Time

FTE

FTE 1.00 - 0.50

Position Status

Position Status Temporary

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Job Code

Job Code 2070

Union Representation

Union Representation Union

Union Code

Union Code UPI - Univ Prof of Illinois, #4100

Unit/Department

College/Unit

College/Unit College of LA&S Dean

Division

Division Academic Division

Location

Location RH 216A

Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page

Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

The Department of English at Northern Illinois University ( NIU ) is creating a pool posting for anticipated openings as it seeks full-time or part-time instructors to teach face-to-face classes in the first-year composition program.

The load for full-time instructors is usually 12 credit hours per semester and would normally include the first and second semester first-year writing requirements, as well as potential to teach developmental writing. This position has occasional opportunities to teach upper‑level classes as well—depending on candidates’ specializations. The appointment is for up to one year subject to program needs but is renewable.

Instructors are on continuing contracts after five (5) years of positive programmatic reviews and continued program need. NIU draws its predominately first‑generation students and transfers from the cities of Chicago and Rockford, their suburbs, and the rural areas of the region.

The Instructor is a temporary (non‑tenure track) position with duties that include teaching first‑year composition and related courses. Possibility of teaching other courses as needed.

• Teaching up to four (4) sections of first‑year composition per semester or other duties as assigned.

• A master’s degree in English or a closely related field.
• A minimum of two years of experience teaching first‑year writing.

None

• A PhD in English or a closely related field.
• Experience teaching at an institution with a student body similar to NIU.
• Experience teaching developmental writing.
• Course work in rhetoric and composition.
• Experience with developing composition pedagogy.
• Experience with multimodal composition, inclusive pedagogy, collaborative writing, and/or technical writing.

N/A

Anticipated Appointment Start Date 08/16/2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date 05/15/2026

Percent of Staff Year 0.75

Standard Hours Per Week 37.50

Salary $39,366.00 - $41,472.00 for 9 months for full‑time employment

• Transcripts (unofficial with official required at hire)
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Three References willing to provide letters of recommendation
• List of at least 3 Professional References
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

As this is a standing ad, the Department of English will hire based on instructional need and keep applications in a pool for future hiring for at least a year’s time. For more information, feel free to email Dr. Ryan Shepherd, Director of First Year Composition,
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In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, disability (physical and mental), marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender (identity and expression), political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

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