Job Summary
The Department of English and World Languages is seeking applications for Limited Term Lecturers (LTLs) in English. LTL positions are temporary, non-benefits eligible, part-time positions hired each semester on an as-needed basis.
The Primary Responsibilities of successful candidates will be to:
- Teach on campus and/or online courses in introductory English courses
- Follow the syllabus and curricula provided.
- Maintain office hours and provide feedback to students in a timely manner.
- Maintain FERPA and Title X certification
- Assist with program-related duties and administrative tasks, including placement, orientation, proctoring, student evaluations, curriculum and program review
- Understand and adhere to University policies and guidelines
- Have competency in effective and appropriate online (synchronous and asynchronous) delivery and in-person instruction
Education
- Master’s degree in English or a related field (minimum 18 hours of graduate work in English)
Experience
- Demonstrated experience teaching at the college level or relevant professional experience
Core Competencies
- Strong interpersonal, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to communicate both orally and in writing in English
University Overview
Purdue University Northwest (PNW)
Purdue University Northwest (PNW), a premier metropolitan university located in Northwest Indiana, is dedicated to empowering transformational change in its students on its two campuses in Hammond and Westville, Indiana. Part of the Purdue University system and offering more than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, PNW is committed to academic excellence, supports growth, and celebrates diversity. PNW’s colleges, schools and centers are distinguished through prestigious accreditations, national recognitions, and competitive rankings.
PNW’s Hammond campus is located only 30 miles from Chicago with the Westville branch campus just 15 miles from the Indiana Dunes National Park. Fostering a university community full of contrasts—urban and rural, industrial and natural, with a well-established history and forward-thinking mindset—PNW’s two campuses serve its students, many of whom are the first in their families to attend college to make the most of this rich range of resources. Moreover, PNW has been designated as a Hispanic-serving public institution dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and under-served student population.
College Profile
The College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences serves over 1,500 undergraduate students and 250 graduate students across a wide range of programs. The College also houses the Community Counseling Center that provides quality affordable mental health services and the Institute for Social and Policy Research, which uses social science and policy analysis methods to find solutions to educational, social, and health-related challenges facing the citizens of Northwest Indiana and the Chicago metropolitan region. The college is also home to the Willie T. Donald Exoneration Advisory Coalition to support those who have been wrongfully convicted in the state of Indiana.