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4.1

Jay B. Shearer

University of Illinois Chicago

#388 overall#53 in English61 reviews

A standout in English: 4.1 rating with 61 reviews.

  • Rating: 4.1 from 61 reviews.
  • Overall rank: #388 of 1134.
  • Department rank: #53 of 93.
  • Courses taught in dataset: 5.
  • Best course ranks: ENGL 154 (Understanding Rhetoric) (#1/4), ENGL 491 (Adv Writing of Fiction) (#2/4), and ENGL 161 (Academic Writing II) (#34/56).

A strong option with good ratings and decent consistency. The rank is more middle of the pack overall. Within the department, it is currently ranked lower. There is a fair amount of feedback, though new reviews could shift things.

A solid pick for most students, based on what is available.

Department
English
School
University of Illinois Chicago
Annual Salary
$82,767
Sr Lecturer
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Course Rankings

How this professor ranks among peers in each course they teach

ENGL 154
Understanding Rhetoric
#1
Ranked #1 of 4 professors in this course.
ENGL 161
Academic Writing II
#34
Ranked #34 of 56 professors in this course.
ENGL 280
Media & Prof Writing
#4
Ranked #4 of 4 professors in this course.
ENGL 491
Adv Writing of Fiction
#2
Ranked #2 of 4 professors in this course.
ENGL 496
Portfolio Practicum
#2
Ranked #2 of 2 professors in this course.
Course
Title
Rank
  • ENGL 154
    Understanding Rhetoric
    #1 of 4
  • ENGL 161
    Academic Writing II
    #34 of 56
  • ENGL 280
    Media & Prof Writing
    #4 of 4
  • ENGL 491
    Adv Writing of Fiction
    #2 of 4
  • ENGL 496
    Portfolio Practicum
    #2 of 2

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