Temporary Adjunct Faculty - English AY26-27

Temporary Adjunct Faculty - English AY26-27

Location

Governors State University, IL

Job Type

Adjunct Faculty

Job Number

ADJ202600050

Division

Division Of Arts And Letters

Department

Div Of Arts And Letters

Opening Date

10/09/2026

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

0

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

Adjuncts are hired on a course basis each term.

Salary Range for Adjuncts teaching in this academic area is $500.00 - $3,750.00 per course.

Governors State University's College of Arts and Sciences seeks to create an available pool of Adjunct Faculty candidates to teach courses in our English program during AY26/27. The major responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member are to teach English courses. Courses taught by adjunct faculty in the above programs are for undergraduates. Adjunct faculty should be able to support their course(s) online and use appropriate software tools. Please visit www.govst.edu/cas for more information about the programs and courses offered for undergraduates and graduates.

Interested individuals are invited to complete a faculty profile, attach a curriculum vitae, transcripts, and a list of reference or letters of recommendation for consideration.

At Governors State University, adjunct faculty are hired as temporary faculty with teaching responsibilities for a specific course in a semester or summer session. Adjuncts are not tenure-track, not a part of the faculty bargaining unit, and are not included in membership of the Faculty Senate.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in English or Ph.D. in English or closely related field with teaching experience. The desired candidate(s) need(s) to have the ability to teach courses at the college level.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have experience teaching undergraduate, graduate, and/or online courses in English and related fields.

Supplemental Information

Please attach the following documents to your application:

• Cover Letter
• CV or Resume
• Transcript

This position is not eligible for benefits.

01

What is the highest level of education attained?

• GED HS eequivalent
• High School Diploma
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate Degree
• ABD

02

Do you have at minimum, an MA in English or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

03

What academic discipline did you earn your degree(s) in?

04

Do you have experience teaching at the college/university level?

• Yes
• No

05

Please select your availability to teach.

• Days only
• Evenings only
• Weekends only
• Days and Evenings only
• Days, Evenings and Weekends
• Evenings and Weekends only
• Online only

06

Experience teaching in online/hybrid delivery?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Governors State University (IL)

Address 1 University Pkwy

University Park, Illinois, 60484

Phone 708-534-5000

Website https://www.govst.edu/