Adjunct Faculty - Elementary Education Reading Methods (Day Class)

Aurora University; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Aurora University seeks passionate individuals for the role of Adjunct Faculty in Elementary Education Reading Methods. This part-time position involves teaching day classes, requiring a Master’s degree and licensure in Elementary Education. Join a collaborative environment committed to diversity and equity in education.

Benefits

Health, dental, life, vision benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition remission

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field required.
• Experience and licensure in Elementary Education/Reading necessary.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Elementary Education Reading Methods.
• Provide instruction during day classes.

Skills

Teaching

Licensure in Elementary Education

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Adjunct Faculty - Elementary Education Reading Methods (Day Class)

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Aurora University (AU) is committed to the transformative power of learning by creating a student-centered environment and an equity of experience and opportunity, to ensure that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome and included. Our culture of collaboration, generosity, and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty, and staff.

AU is grounded in the transformative opportunity it provides to a diverse student body. As a private university with a public mission and a commitment to making a difference in peoples’ lives, AU has a long history of resilience and of providing access to an education that values innovation, focuses on continuous improvement, and has a positive impact on the communities we serve. We are proud of our service to and economic impact on the state of Illinois, where over 80% of our students stay to live and work, where 90% of our students come from, and where we foster strong community partnerships to develop the workforce in areas such as nursing, education, business, technology, and social work.

We are looking for passionate and purposeful individuals who represent the full diversity of Aurora and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, identity, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at AU, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and community partners.

At AU we believe that continuous learning is a fundamental part of working life, and our goal is for all colleagues on our campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support our community by providing all employees with opportunities to engage in professional development activities, as well as a range of tuition and employee benefits that can be found

Position Purpose

Aurora University seeks talented adjunct faculty who are passionate about teaching and learning. Adjunct faculty are qualified part-time instructors offered teaching opportunities based on course demand and staffing.

Essential Job Functions

Aurora University is looking for qualified instructors to teach courses in Elementary Education Reading Methods.

Teaching Responsibilities

The instructor must be able to teach during the day and have licensure and experience in Elementary Education/Reading.

Essential Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree is required; licensure and experience in Elementary Education/Reading.

Skills

The anticipated pay rate for this position is $1,000 per credit hour. This compensation is subject to change at the sole discretion of the university, based on institutional needs.

The pay range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted amount the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The final pay rate will not be below the lowest pay rate listed herein.

Benefit-eligible positions offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life, vision, long term disability, a 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA, and tuition remission.

Aurora University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

01

Do you understand that this position is not remote and will require you to be onsite or work in a hybrid capacity within the Chicagoland area?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Professional degree
• Doctorate degree
• Doctor of Philosophy
  
  

03

Do you have licensure and experience in Elementary Education/Reading?

• Yes
• No
  
  

Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Higher Education

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