Adjunct Faculty - English AY25-26

Location : Governors State University, IL
Job Type: Adjunct Faculty
Job Number: ADJ202500050
Division: Division Of Arts And Letters
Department: Div Of Arts And Letters
Opening Date: 12/19/2025
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 0


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 AY25/26. 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 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
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's 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