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Quest Diagnostics

Remote - Creative Manager l

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$125K - $135K/yr

Review creative concepts, designs, written content, campaigns, and other deliverables. * Establish ... Work Schedule Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available. Employees may work fully ...

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DePaul

Part Time Faculty, English

Chicago, IL · On-site

$4.5K - $5.6K/wk

Part Time Faculty, English Full-time Faculty Positions Full-time faculty positions will be posted ... Experience teaching literature and/or creative writing courses at the college level strongly ...

Harper College

CE Instructor- Writing

Palatine, IL · On-site

Responsibilities The Harper College Community Music and Arts Center is seeking a part-time writing ... creative writing, documentary, memoir, play-writing, TV and/or film writing, among others. The ...

Harper College

CE Instructor- Writing

Palatine, IL · On-site

... creative writing, documentary, memoir, play-writing, TV and/or film writing, among others. The ... The Harper College Community Music and Arts Center is seeking a part-time writing instructor to ...

Harper College

CE Instructor- Writing

Palatine, IL

... creative writing, documentary, memoir, play-writing, TV and/or film writing, among others. The ... The Harper College Community Music and Arts Center is seeking a part-time writing instructor to ...

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Part Time Faculty, English

DePaul University

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 16 hours ago

DePaul University rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 29 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

385th of 620 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Description
The Department of English within the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at DePaul University invites expressions of interest in part-time faculty teaching opportunities, should they become available during the academic year. Applicants with expertise that matches course scheduling needs will be contacted for an interview if courses become available. Academic course schedules fluctuate from quarter to quarter and the department will work with selected individuals to determine a quarterly schedule. The Department does its best to give ample notice about available courses and potential course cancellations.
Please note: If you are interested in teaching composition courses, you should apply to the Writing, Rhetoric, and Discourse Department.
Qualifications
Master's Degree in English Literature and/or Creative Writing, or three years of experience in the publishing industry.
Experience teaching literature and/or creative writing courses at the college level strongly preferred.
Application Instructions
This posting applies to the following areas: -British Literature -American Literature -Multiethnic Literature -Creative Writing -Publishing Applicants whose qualifications meet current needs may be asked to submit further materials.
Please visit the following URL for information about the program and course offerings:
https://las.depaul.edu/academics/english/about/Pages/default.aspx
Considerations:
Exceptions to standard rates may apply to courses with unique credit hours, supervision, labs, clinical/practicum courses, coaching, administrative tasks, and courses that are either over-enrolled or under-enrolled.
General Compensation/Benefits Statement:
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.
DePaul University offers a variety of benefit options for qualified part-time employees. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/part-time/Pages/default.aspx
About DePaul University's Academic Calendar:
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

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