Part-Time Faculty in Shakespearean Literature

Position Information Position Rank Adjunct Instructor Track Non-Tenure Track Position Title Part-Time Faculty in Shakespearean Literature Category Adjunct Posting Number T000130 Location Chicago Open Date 07 / 02 / 2024 Close Date 09 / 30 / 2024 Open Until Filled?

Yes Job Type Part-Time Working Hours Position Summary The Humanities Department / Program in Literature and Languages seeks a part-time instructor to teach an undergraduate course : ENG 205 : Shakespeare in Context.

The instructor hired will have some flexibility in determining the focus of the course, including the plays chosen to analyze.

Overall, Shakespeare in Context is a course designed to introduce students to the work of William Shakespeare and some of his contemporaries, competitors, and collaborators.

Attention is given to early modern depictions of racial, ethnic, and gender-based stereotypes, biases, and conflicts. Discussions also focus on issues such as the likely literary and historical sources of the work, the cultural and political background informing the plot and characters, and their original staging.

The plays’ subsequent performance histories (including cinematic interpretations) are also introduced.

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edu. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required Literature, literary theory, and writing instruction Years of Experience Required Prior teaching experience (at least one year) is preferred.

Required Education Masters Degree Certification / Licensure Required Minimum Qualifications MA in literature

Academic focus on the Early Modern Era Preferred Qualifications Experience teaching Shakespeare or literature in the Early Modern Era

PhD in literature Equipment Operated Computer, classroom video projection equipment, copier machine Working Conditions Normal climate-controlled office environment is provided.

Job is largely sedentary, but there is a need to move about the office and buildings frequently. Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, pushing and / or pulling is required (typically less than 10 pounds).

Normal climate-controlled office environment is provided. Job is largely sedentary, but there is a need to move about the office and buildings frequently.

Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, pushing and / or pulling is required (typically less than 10 pounds). May be exposed to loud noise from instrument and voice practice rooms on-site.

Priority Application Instructions Departmental Contact Information Sandra Frink

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