Faculty - Adjunct Professor, Computer Science

North Park University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established institution in the heart of Chicago is seeking a part-time instructor for an engaging IT course. This role involves teaching a diverse group of students and requires a Master’s degree in a related field. As part of a vibrant academic community, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the mission of preparing students for lives of significance and service. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the university values candidates who can bring unique perspectives to the classroom. Join a team dedicated to academic excellence and make a difference in the lives of students in one of the most ethnically diverse neighborhoods in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; terminal degree preferred.
• Strong communication skills and understanding of Christian education.

Responsibilities

• Teach CSIS 1010 and ensure timely grading and feedback.
• Maintain attendance records and be available for student support.

Skills

Excellent oral communication skills

Excellent written communication skills

Understanding of Christian higher education

Familiarity with online instruction

Education

Master’s degree in a related field

Terminal degree in a related field

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

About North Park

Founded in 1891, North Park University is a Christian university affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church of over 3,200 students from around the country and the world. Located for over 125 years on the land of the Miami and Potawatomi tribes in what is today Chicago’s northside, NPU has recently been designated a Hispanic Serving Institution and is committed to serving diverse populations. Elevating North Park University’s core distinctives of Christian, city-centered, and intercultural, NPU values diversity among its Faculty and is committed to building a racially and culturally diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourages the nomination and candidacies of persons who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color regardless of gender.

North Park University is located in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago, one of the most ethnically diverse zip codes in the United States. It is nine miles from downtown Chicago. The North Park campus has often been referred to as an oasis in the heart of the city – a place where students from urban, rural, and suburban backgrounds alike can call home. And all of this within the major metropolitan backdrop of Chicago: one of the world’s largest and most diversified economies, renowned for its museums and music, and voted best large city in the U.S. for four years in a row by Condé Nast Traveler.

Mission

The mission of North Park University is to prepare students for lives of significance and service through education in the liberal arts, professional studies, and theology.

Vision

Building on our core institutional identity—Christian, city-centered, intercultural—our vision is to create a university of uncommon character and enduring excellence, where faith, learning, and service meet.

Duties and Responsibilities
Instruction of the course(s) listed below:

• CSIS 1010 (Introduction to IT hardware and software in and on computing and communication devices. It prepares students for the CompTIA ITF + Certificate Exam.)
• As a part-time instructor, adjunct faculty are contracted on a term-by-term basis. There is no guarantee of continuous employment. The adjunct instructor will teach to a diverse student population. Course timing is at the discretion of the academic department offering the course. Adjunct faculty will be made aware of the timing of the course prior to the offering of an official contract for the course. In some instances, flexibility in course timing may be available. The list of duties below represents minimum expectations of all faculty:
• Utilize the NP syllabus template, approved textbooks and supplemental course materials, and Canvas LMS.
• Submit personalized course syllabus to dean in electronic format one (1) week prior to course start date.
• Adhere to printed course schedule meeting times and locations.
• While there is not a formal office hours requirement, it is expected that you will be available to students outside of class by email and by appointment as needed.
• Ensure that all assessments within the course are graded and returned to the students promptly.
• Mid-term grades are required to be submitted for traditional undergraduate classes.
• Final grades and all course obligations must be completed by the due date published by the Registrar each term, typically the week after finals. This is required for the adjunct assignment & contract to be considered satisfactorily fulfilled.
• Attendance records: North Park University is required by federal regulations to certify for financial aid purposes that students who receive a non-passing grade have attended classes and to also determine the last date they participated in an academic-related activity. Thus, it is necessary for faculty to document the last date a student participated in an academically related activity which includes attending class, taking an exam, etc.

Required:

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Possess a clear understanding of North Park University’s mission of Christian higher education.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Desired:

• Terminal degree in a related field.
• Experience using Canvas or comparable learning management system (LMS).
• Experience teaching at a university level.
• Familiarity with online instruction.