Adjunct Faculty - Latino Cultural Studies

Aurora University; Aurora (IL); Hybrid; USD 1,515,360; Part time

Job summary

A private university with a public mission seeks passionate adjunct faculty to teach Latino Cultural Studies. Candidates should demonstrate sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and possess a commitment to teaching. This is a part-time position paying $1,100 per credit hour and is available for onsite or hybrid work in the Chicagoland area.

Qualifications

• Passion for teaching and learning.
• Ability to teach courses related to Latino Cultural Studies.
• Sensitivity and understanding of diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach Introduction to Latino Cultural Studies courses.
• Engage with students from diverse backgrounds.

Job description

Adjunct Faculty - Latino Cultural Studies

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.

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 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.

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.

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 Latino Cultural Studies.

Teaching Responsibilities

We are looking for instructors to teach Introduction to the following courses:

• Latino Cultural Studies
• Latinos and Latinas in the United States

Skills

The anticipated pay rate for this position is $1,100 per credit hour. This compensation is subject to change at the sole discretion of the university, based on institutional needs.

Aurora University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Note: This position requires onsite or hybrid work in the Chicagoland area.