Adjunct, ELSA, Communications Courses

Elmhurst University • Elmhurst, IL

9d • $3,800 - $4,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Elmhurst Learning and Success Academy (ELSA), a four-year certificate program for students with disabilities, is seeking an individual to teach a communications course in the fall 2026 semester and another in spring 2027:
ELS 039-85 Communications II, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2:50-4:30 PM, start date = September 1, 2026. This course builds students' interpersonal communication skills to define, establish, and maintain healthy human relationships, including setting boundaries and managing conflict. Students will further their knowledge and understanding of interpersonal communication skills, including identifying their current personal skills and comfort levels and those they aspire to. Discussions, reflecting on past and present behaviors, and experiential exercises will provide the students with numerous practice opportunities to help them achieve their interpersonal communications goals.
ELS 038-85 Communications I, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2:50-4:30 PM, start date = February 2, 2027. This course will provide students with the fundamentals of interpersonal communication. Students will identify effective and ineffective communication skills, including those used in different contexts, such as electronic vs. face-to-face. They will explore strategies and techniques they can use to improve their communication skills and determine when and how to adapt to various situations. Through observation, modeling, and practice, students will build the skills needed to interact in various situations, including daily living, workplace, and personal relationships.
Successful ELSA Adjuncts are invested in being collaborative, possess the desire to work in higher education, and are open to working with students with varying abilities.
Position Status: Exempt
Salary Range: The pay range is $3,800-$4,000 for a standard 1.0 credit (4 semester hour) course. New part-time faculty start at $3,800 (Adjunct Level 1).
Work Location: This position is ineligible for remote work.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Special Education, Higher Education, Counseling or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to collaborate and build rapport with students.
• Open to problem-solving.
• Flexibility to work with staff regarding student/class needs.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and delivers instruction in the classroom.
• Collaborates with ELSA Director and adjunct faculty to evaluate, revise, and develop curriculum as needed for mastery of course content.
• Provides students with assessment and clear feedback regarding academic performance.
• Documents student progress and maintains accurate records such as attendance, grading, and achievement of student learning outcomes.
• Maintains office hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees