Adjunct Faculty - Continuing Education AY25-26

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 688,800 - 4,132,800; Part time

Job summary

A university in Illinois is seeking dynamic adjunct instructors to teach professional development workshops and continuing education courses. Candidates should have at least 3 years of teaching experience in their subject area and the capability to design and deliver training materials effectively. Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree. This position offers a salary range from $500 to $3,000 per course, depending on the area taught. Documentation required for application includes a cover letter, CV, and transcript.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience instructing in the subject area.
• Experience designing, developing, and implementing training materials.
• Ability to deliver training material using a variety of learning techniques.

Responsibilities

• Instruct professional development workshops and continuing education courses.
• Ensure participants gain valuable workplace information.

Skills

Instructing subjects

Designing training materials

Delivering training using varied techniques

Presentation software proficiency

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Overview

Adjuncts are hired on a course basis each term. Salary range for adjuncts teaching in this academic area is $500.00 - $3,000.00 per course. Governors State University’s School of Extended Learning is seeking dynamic and engaging adjuncts to instruct professional development workshops, continuing education courses, and/or customized training sessions. Our goal is to ensure participants walk away with valuable information they can apply in the workplace.

Additional Information

Adjuncts are not a part of the faculty bargaining unit and are not included in membership of the Faculty Senate.

Subject Areas

• Customer Service
• New Media Marketing
• Human Resource Management
• Business Communications
• Nonprofit Management
• Accounting
• Organizational Management
• Healthcare Administration
• Business Law
• OSHA Leadership
• Government Administration
• Digital Marketing/Management
• School Administration Leadership
• Grant Writing

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience instructing in the subject area.
• Experience designing, developing, and implementing training materials.
• Ability to deliver training material using a variety of learning techniques.
• Strong command of presentation software and technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred.

Supplemental Information

Please attach the following documents to your application:

• Cover Letter
• CV or Resume
• Transcript