Adjunct Professor, English

Position Summary: Prairie State College seeks student-centered adjunct faculty to teach Composition I (English 101) and Composition II (English 102) both online and in person at our Chicago Heights campus during the Spring 2027 semester. Local candidates are strongly preferred. Successful candidates will demonstrate the following: excellent communication and interpersonal skills; a flexible, student-centered approach to teaching writing; the ability to engage a diverse student population; and familiarity with research/scholarship concerning pedagogy and the community college environment. The English Department offers a collegial and supportive faculty peer environment, with opportunities for substantive faculty development. Anticipated start date: January 2027

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in English or a closely related discipline, with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in English.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching at the community college level is strongly preferred. Priority will be given to candidates with graduate coursework and/or training in the teaching of writing. Anticipated Work Hours and Days Salary Adjunct faculty members at PSC are paid by the number of hours they are in the classroom (contact hours). Pay Schedule for new adjunct faculty: $972.38 per credit hourN/APosting Date Posting Date 09/22/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* Do you have a Master’s degree in English or a closely related discipline, with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in English?yes no* How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Prairie State College Website Inside Higher Ed Jobs Chronicle of Higher Ed Higher Ed jobs Other