Adjunct Instructor - Undergraduate College - General Posting

National Louis University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,400; Part time

Job summary

National Louis University invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate courses across the listed disciplines. The positions are part-time, paid per course, and focus on high-quality instruction and student success.

Qualified candidates hold a Master's degree (Doctorate preferred), with teaching experience, including online formats. The program supports first-generation students with data-driven instruction and anchored by a commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field with teaching experience.
• Online teaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrated scholarship.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses and develop online content.
• Collaborate with Coaches, Instructors, Content Experts, and Data Analysts to personalize learning.
• Support first-generation students and foster growth mindset.

Skills

Blended learning

Student engagement

Data-driven instruction

Education

Master's degree

Doctorate preferred

Job description

Adjunct Instructor - Undergraduate College - General Posting

Overview

The Undergraduate college seeks qualified professionals for adjunct teaching positions for undergraduate courses.

Driven by the uniquely affordable, supportive, and professionally focused education, NLU serves both first‑time college students, transfer students of all ages and adult degree completers. Built‑in comprehensive coaching and advising are provided throughout the undergraduate experience to ensure students are supported and positioned for success.

Disciplines: Psychology, Human Services, Social Behavioral Science, Mathematics, English, Art Appreciation, Written Communication, Philosophy, Natural Sciences, History, Political Science, ESL Fine Arts, Business Administration, Communications, Education and additional disciplines as we expand our course offerings.

Who we are:

We are a team of dedicated educators who have been working together to build an amazing program that supports first‑generation students with a focus on the holistic student. We work fearlessly to educate and retain our students. As a result, we have exceeded national benchmarks through our approach to holistic coaching and data‑driven, personalized instruction. Our educational model is student‑focused, expects excellence, provides personalized support in a data‑driven environment, while grounded by pillars of continuous improvement and innovation to structure our work.

Who you are:

You are: Driven to Succeed.

You are energetic and passionate about a diverse student body that includes many first‑generation students. To be successful teaching in this program, you must be committed to excellence in teaching and learning in Higher Education. The position requires you to be agile, creative and engaging while offering a new curriculum and an unparalleled experience to undergraduate students. Enthusiastic candidates have the belief that all students can be successful students. As an active team member, you believe in a supportive environment and a student‑driven culture.

You will: Offer Best‑in‑Class Teaching and Learning.

You believe that your work has demonstrated your respect for education and the power that it holds. Each term, you will facilitate blended classes that utilize technology and data to drive instruction. You will work with a dedicated team of Coaches and Instructors, Content Experts and Data Analysts to determine how to personalize the learning experience for your students. In addition to teaching content, you will also encourage growth mindset, increase non‑cognitive skill development and nurture academic confidence.

You are ready to: Make an Impact.

Each and every day National Louis University changes lives. You want to be a part of that meaningful innovation. You are someone that will always look for creative ways for students to earn success. We know this work is challenging, but we are in it together.

UGC CORE COMPETENCIES

• Ownership and Quality of Work: Effectively manages own work, ensuring timely delivery of high‑quality work within a fast‑paced environment.
• Organizational Commitment: Passionate, energetic, and driven to make a difference; Acts with honesty, integrity, and professionalism; Self‑reflective, focused on development, and makes regular progress on development areas; Learns from mistakes and setbacks; Is adaptable and welcomes change.
• Upward Management: Engages at appropriate level with supervisor in defining desired outcomes, providing status updates, and obtaining input as to ongoing project direction and process; Keeps commitments and meets deadlines without the need for reminders; Proactively shares information in a timely manner.
• Collaboration: Works with colleagues, from across the organization, toward achieving common goals by sharing knowledge, learning, and building consensus. Proactively identifies relevant stakeholders and engages colleagues as needed to achieve goals.
• Communication: Uses effective written and oral communication with internal staff, teams, community served, and partners; demonstrates empathy and listening.

Qualifications

The criteria for these positions vary but we recommend that candidates have a minimum of a Master's degree plus relevant experience in the field.

Earned Doctorate degree is preferred.

Previous teaching experience, preferably including online teaching; plus demonstrated scholarship.

• Current professional teaching experience preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

At National Louis University, we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. Our institution values Adjunct Faculty's role in advancing our teaching mission and preparing our students for successful careers. Adjunct Faculty have access to training resources for professional development, access to shared governance as a part of our Adjunct Council, retirement plans, educational opportunities, and paid time off. A more complete list of Adjunct Faculty Benefits can be found here.

Adjunct Faculty are paid by course or assignment each term. These rates vary by college and number of credit hours for the course/assignment. While the specific amount will be indicated in an electronic contract that is issued to the Adjunct Faculty member when the course is assigned, an overview of standard rate structure is available below:

2025 Adjunct Faculty Rate Structure