Lecturer- English

Urbana, IL, United States

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Lecturers - Department of English University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

The Department of English at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, anticipates a limited number of full-time, non-tenure-track 9-month Lecturer positions to teach first-year composition and/or business and technical writing courses during the 2025-2026 academic year, with the possibility of teaching creative writing and/or literary studies in future years to meet departmental needs. These positions are one-year appointments and covered by a collective bargaining agreement; renewal of the position is possible and contingent on availability of funding, strong enrollments, and strong performance reviews.

Responsibilities include teaching three classes per semester, in-person on the Urbana-Champaign campus. This search is also hiring applicants to teach as visiting faculty in Haining, China, through a partnership with the Zhejiang University-University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Institute (ZJUI). Please indicate your interest in this opportunity in your cover letter and contact kmcduff@illinois.edu for more details.

All candidates are required to have a PhD degree in English (or other relevant field) or an MFA in Creative Writing, plus a minimum of two years' teaching experience at the college level. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate excellence in teaching writing at the college level.

Strong candidates will articulate teaching philosophies and practices grounded in currently accepted disciplinary best practices; provide detailed examples to demonstrate conscientious, student-centered teaching methods; and provide specific examples of how they emphasize equity, access and inclusion in their classrooms by supporting diverse student populations.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Target start date is August 16, 2025. The budgeted salary for the position is $58,000.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on April 7, 2025. To apply for this position, please create a candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and use the Apply Now button on the posting and submit the following:

• a teaching-oriented application letter;
• a CV;
• up to three syllabi from business and technical writing and/or composition classes, each no more than four pages in length, that stress assignments, texts, grading policies, and schedules.
• names and contact information for three professional references. These references will be contacted electronically within 2-3 business days after submission of the application and invited to submit a letter. All requested information must be received for your application to be considered. Early applications are suggested to allow time for references to submit letters of recommendation. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date.

For further information about this specific position, please contact Shawn Gilmore, Teaching Assistant Professor and Search Chair, at sgilmore@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1029775

Job Category: Faculty

Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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