Educational Leadership Studies Adjunct Faculty – Graduate Level

National Louis University • Chicago, IL

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The National College of Education (NCE) at National Louis University (NLU) is proactively recruiting Adjunct Instructors of Educational Leadership Studies- Graduate Level for part-time adjunct faculty openings expected in the future. Candidates will be added to a pool of applicants. Adjunct faculty will be teaching graduate and/or doctoral courses like: Communication and Technological Skills for Education Leaders, Change Leadership for Organizational Equity, Development, and Continuous Improvement, Leading Diverse Schools, Leading Student-Centered Schools, etc. The National College of Education has a long-standing reputation of distinction for its education programs. Since 1886, NLU has trained thousands of teachers and administrators and continues to graduate the majority of winners honored by Illinois’ two Golden Apple Foundations with one of the most prestigious teaching and leadership honors in the state. Instructional modalities may be online (asynchronous), virtual (synchronous), or in-person (Chicago or Wheeling campus).

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in the field/content area OR Master’s degree or higher in related field, with at least 32 semester hours in content area
• Current or prior endorsement, certification, and/or licensure in the content area
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience teaching in the field/content area
• Ability to work with a highly diverse faculty and student body
• Ability to use data to inform instruction
• Experience with teaching online, using educational technology tools
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Earned Doctorate degree
• Bilingual in English/Spanish
• Demonstrated scholarship
• Current professional teaching experience

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned course based on approved syllabus and developed course
• Collaborate to develop an effective student experience for students.
• Implement evaluation methods as outlined in the approved syllabus
• Maintain current and active knowledge in the expertise area that is reflected in instruction
• Communicate professionally, relate well, and share a passion for graduate-level success for diverse learners
• Empower students to develop competency by sharing a passion for the subject and the skills
• Promote student success by showing flexibility in delivery and work schedule to provide student support, as well as, exhibit a passion for teaching and engaging students in the learning process
• Utilize technology-based teaching platforms
• Attend adjunct orientation before the start of each term

Benefits

• training resources for professional development
• access to shared governance as a part of our Adjunct Council
• retirement plans
• educational opportunities
• paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level