• Half-time Lecturer in English

    North Central College, IL (Naperville, IL)


    Position Summary:

    The Department of English in the College of Arts and Sciences at North Central College invites applications for a half-time position to begin Fall 2025. We seek a colleague who can contribute to the instruction of first-year writing, as well as global and American literatures. A PhD in English literature preferred; candidates with an MA or MFA and teaching experience will be considered.

    The duties in this role include:

    + Provide instruction for a variety of English courses, including first-year writing, literature, or creative writing courses carrying a teaching load of 16 credits per academic year.

    + Assess students’ work and provide detailed feedback on how to improve their content knowledge, critical thinking skills, oral and written communication skills, etc.

    + Mentor undergraduate students through one-on-one and group interactions.

    + Engage with the English department to further develop teaching and mentoring skills; complete campus-wide training required by the Offices of Academic Affairs and Human Resources.

    + Perform other departmental duties and attend activities as necessary.

    Basic Qualifications:

    + The successful candidate will have completed an advanced degree in English; PhD or ABD preferred; MA or MFA considered.

    + The qualified individual should have at least:

    + Experience and training in the teaching of first-year writing.

    + Applicants must demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring of students, and ongoing scholarship.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Experience with teaching literature that support the current departmental offerings.

    + Demonstrated excellence in teaching.

    About NCC :

    Founded in 1861, North Central College is a selective, comprehensive liberal arts institution of about 3000 students, located 28 miles west of Chicago in Naperville. The College is in a period of growth with the addition of a $60 million Science Center (2017), and a new Health Sciences and Engineering building (2020). The college is within walking distance of the Naperville Metra station and is next to downtown Naperville. The Naperville area is home to many excellent school districts and Naperville, IL has been ranked as one of the best places to live by Money magazine.

     

    Interested candidates should complete the application at:https://northcentralcollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/14709.

     

    You will be asked to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. For further information, contact Jenny Smith, Chair, English, at [email protected].