Adjunct Lecturer - Creative Writing (Poetry)

Adjunct Lecturer - Creative Writing (Poetry)

Benedictine University is an inclusive academic community, inspired by theCatholic intellectual tradition and Benedictine values. We seek employees whowill contribute to the advancement of our mission by helping students shapelives of meaning and purpose as engaged citizens who care for the Earth,welcome people of diverse faiths and cultures, and promote the common good.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Position :Adjunct Lecturer

Department :Languages and Literature

Classification :Part-time, Non-benefit eligible

Brief overview of duties : The Department of Languages and Literature seeks well-qualified applicants to teach an

introductory course in creative writing (poetry) in spring 2025. The class will enroll students with no prior experience

writing poetry as well as ones with some background, so the successful applicant will be able to work with both groups

effectively. The modality for this class is in person : all class sessions will be held at Benedictine's Lisle campus. Scheduling

is flexible, with teaching times available on either a Monday/Wednesday or a Tuesday/Thursday schedule.

Please apply through the Cornerstone application process. Please direct any questions about the position to

Dr. Zubair S. Amir, Chair of the Department of Languages and Literature, at zamir@ben.edu.

RequiredQualifications:

Candidates must hold either a Master's degree or Ph.D.; MFA in creative writing/poetry preferred. Experience teaching creative writing required.

Application Process : Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Candidates who are offered an adjunct faculty position at Benedictine University must present their Official Transcripts and Curriculum Vitae (CV) in order to be considered for the position. These items must be presented to Human Resources before the position starts.

PhysicalRequirements : Whileperforming the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talkor hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands totouch, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
This position requires the ability tooccasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
Use of computer screen, phone andcustomer service.
May require bending, or sitting for longperiods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include closevision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception andability to adjust focus.
The following of campus specificguidelines for pandemic protocols is required.

Training : As a University employee you arerequired to complete all University-specific and/or OSHA related training tofulfill your job duties. Specific training will be conducted online or inperson. Employees must complete all trainings required by BenedictineUniversity.

Benedictine University does not discriminate in its admissions or educationalpolicies, programs or activities; scholarship and loan programs; athletic andother University administered programs or employment practices on the basis ofrace, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability,military or veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any othercharacteristic protected by applicable law. The laws applicable to BenedictineUniversity include constitutional and statutory protections of the University'srights as a religiously sponsored institution.This policy of equalemployment opportunity applies to all employment and personnel practicesincluding, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, training andcompensation.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verifyidentity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete therequired employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.Thefollowing of campus specific guidelines for pandemic protocols are required.

Benedictine University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.