Part Time Faculty, English

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DePaul University invites expressions of interest for a pool of qualified Part Time Faculty to teach courses in a variety of disciplines across all 10 colleges and schools. Individuals may enter expressions of interest by submitting their credentials to any posting for which they are qualified to teach. Postings are organized by college / school and department. Screening of individuals in the pool is ongoing, depending on curricular need and funding. Individuals will be contacted by the department if they reach the finalist stage for teaching a particular course or set of courses. The pool will remain in place until the closing date specified in the posting details; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond that time must resubmit. All individuals in the pool will be notified by email when the posting is closed.

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Posting Details

Job ID : 47808

College / School : Chicago, IL - College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

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The Department of English within the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at DePaul University invites expressions of interest in part-time faculty teaching opportunities, should they become available during the academic year. Applicants with expertise that matches course scheduling needs will be contacted for an interview if courses become available. Academic course schedules fluctuate from quarter to quarter and the department will work with selected individuals to determine a quarterly schedule. The Department does its best to give ample notice about available courses and potential course cancellations.

Please note : If you are interested in teaching composition courses, you should apply to the Writing, Rhetoric, and Discourse Department.

Qualifications :

Master's Degree in English Literature and / or Creative Writing, or three years of experience in the publishing industry.

The candidate must have demonstrated experience teaching in a diverse learning environment. Experience teaching literature and / or creative writing courses at the college level strongly preferred.

Application Instructions :

This posting applies to the following areas : -British Literature -American Literature -Multiethnic Literature -Creative Writing -Publishing Applicants whose qualifications meet current needs may be asked to submit further materials.

Please visit the following URL for information about the program and course offerings :

https : / / las.depaul.edu / academics / english / about / Pages / default.aspx

Considerations :

Exceptions to standard rates may apply to courses with unique credit hours, supervision, labs, clinical / practicum courses, coaching, administrative tasks, and courses that are either over-enroled or under-enrolled.

General Compensation / Benefits Statement :

DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

DePaul University offers a variety of benefit options for qualified part-time employees. Further information regarding benefits can be found here : https : / / offices.depaul.edu / human-resources / benefits / part-time / Pages / default.aspx

About DePaul University's Academic Calendar :

Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

Close Date : Jun 30, 2026

Salary Information : The anticipated hiring rate of this position is between $4,500 and $5,600 per course, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicant Documents C.V.(1)

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