English, Lecturer (Creative Non-Fiction), Non-Tenure Track at Loyola University Chicago in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Job Title:

English, Lecturer (Creative Non-Fiction), Non-Tenure Track

Position Title:

English, Lecturer (Creative Non-Fiction), Non-Tenure Track

Job Category:

University Faculty

Job Type:

Full-Time

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Campus:

Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus

Location Code:

ENGLISH (02103A)

Department Name:

ENGLISH

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? :

No

Duties and Responsibilities:

Salary Range: $62,906 - $70,000

Benefits Information:
https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/



The Department of English in the College of Arts and Sciences at Loyola University Chicago seeks qualified candidates for an appointment as a Lecturer (NTT) in English and Creative Writing with a focus on Creative Nonfiction Writing beginning Fall 2025. The successful candidate will join a department with colleagues doing work in textual studies and digital humanities, creative writing, critical theory, gender and queer studies, and postcolonial and race studies. For more information about the department, please visit its website at www.luc.edu/english/.


We seek applicants with backgrounds in teaching and publishing Creative Nonfiction. The successful candidate will be qualified to teach beginning and advanced workshops in Creative Nonfiction, as well as core literature and writing courses, including composition. If qualified, the successful candidate may have the opportunity to teach creative writing workshops in additional genres (fiction or poetry).


This search is part of a College-wide, multiyear hiring initiative designed to hire outstanding teachers and researchers who are reflective of our diverse student body, committed to interdisciplinarity, dedicated to the pursuit of external grants, and appreciative of a Jesuit, Catholic education. As a University that is situated in the world-class, multicultural City of Chicago and dedicated to mentoring a diverse student body, many of whom come from underrepresented and underserved populations, we especially encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented groups.


This position involves teaching beginning and advanced workshops in Creative Nonfiction Writing as well as courses in core literature and composition. The successful candidate will also engage in professional development activities and service at the department level or above.

Qualifications:

The candidate will have an MFA or PhD in English or Creative Writing at the time of appointment, and should have a background in teaching, writing, and publishing Creative Nonfiction. Candidates for the position should demonstrate clear potential for excellence in teaching and student mentorship. The candidate should be willing to support the mission of Loyola University Chicago and the goals of a Jesuit, Catholic education.

Physical Demands:

None

Working Conditions:

None

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience:

The candidate will have an MFA or PhD in English or Creative Writing at the time of appointment, and should have a background in teaching, writing, and publishing Creative Nonfiction. Candidates for the position should demonstrate clear potential for excellence in teaching and student mentorship. The candidate should be willing to support the mission of Loyola University Chicago and the goals of a Jesuit, Catholic education.

Open Date:

02/19/2025

Salary Range:

$62,906 - $70,000

Additional Salary Information:

The anticipated salary range for this position is in accordance with the
Collective Bargaining Agreement. This salary range is for a nine-month academic appointment. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree; training; field or discipline; budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants should submit to www.careers.luc.edu (1) letter of interest; (2) current Curriculum Vitae; (3) statement on teaching philosophy and experience; (4) statement addressing past or potential contributions to mentoring a diverse student body and engaging a diverse community through teaching and service; (5) a writing sample of Creative Nonfiction (10-20 pages); and (6) names and email addresses of three individuals prepared to provide letters of recommendation (letter writers will receive an electronic prompt asking them to submit their letters).


Please direct inquiries to Aaron Baker, Search Committee Chair (abaker7@luc.edu).


Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received before March 21 will receive full consideration.


As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

About Loyola University Chicago:

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With
15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.


Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail,
click here. Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's
Nondiscrimination Policy.

Quick Link for Posting:

https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/31169

Job Number:

8500518

Organizational Location:

PROVOST

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

08/11/2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes

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