Adjunct Pool - Instructors in Education

North Central College; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 42,854 - 48,880; Part time

Job summary

North Central College seeks applications for adjunct faculty to teach teacher preparatory courses. The position requires excellent communication, organizational skills, and K-12 teaching experience. This non-benefits eligible role allows for teaching flexibility based on departmental needs, fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• K-12 teaching experience is required.
• Ability to initiate and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong commitment to continuous quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Plan comprehensive courses that meet educational standards.
• Establish student relationships and promote a positive classroom culture.
• Support departmental and college mission and advancement of program goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Job description

North Central College invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach teacher preparatory courses within the Department of Education (Undergraduate/Graduate Teacher Prep: Elementary, Secondary, or K-12). Adjunct instructors are responsible for planning and delivering engaging instruction, assessing student learning, ensuring course content aligns with established standards, evaluating and grading student work, and holding office hours to support student success.

Adjunct faculty appointments are made on a course-by-course basis. This posting is intended to build a pool of qualified candidates for future teaching opportunities, as program needs vary from semester to semester. If your academic background and expertise align with departmental needs, you may be contacted to discuss available assignments. This is a non-benefits-eligible, fixed-term appointment with no tenure eligibility. The number of courses assigned will depend on departmental needs and sufficient course enrollment.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality are essential.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Working with prior syllabi and master course outlines, plan a comprehensive course meeting course objectives and standards.
• Establish relationships with students, cultivating a classroom culture of character conducive to growth and development.
• Support the department and College’s mission, vision and values, and contribute to the advancement of program goals.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous quality improvement.
• Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students and prospective students to the program or College.
• Promote a flexible, collaborative and inclusive work environment and engage in educational opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• Excellent communication skills (persuasive and negotiation skills, strong writing, public speaking, interpersonal and public relations skills).
• Ability to represent North Central College in a professional manner, recruit and work within a diverse community.
• Ability to self-initiate and execute with minimal supervision.
• High level leadership, organizational, time management and planning skills.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS :

• Experience: K-12 teaching experience

Employment Conditions

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College’s background screening process.

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

EEO Statement

North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. North Central College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resource. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Additional Information

The budgeted salary range for this position is $$3840 to $4380 . The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications, including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you authorized to work in the US?
  • YES
  • NO
• * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for work authorization?
  • YES
  • NO

Required Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Interest

Contact Information for 3 Professional References

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents