Faculty - Adjunct Professor, Computer Science

Northpark; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 37,944; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Chicago is seeking a part-time adjunct instructor for IT courses. Responsibilities include teaching, grading, and being available for student support. Candidates should have a Master's degree and strong communication skills. Compensation is $3,400 per course with no benefits provided. This role requires a commitment to the mission of Christian higher education.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach a diverse student population as a part-time instructor.
• Utilize the syllabus template and course materials.
• Be available to students outside of class.
• Document attendance for financial aid purposes.

Job description

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.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is by semester hour (credit hour). The starting compensation for adjunct instructors teaching at the undergraduate level is $3,400 for a four semester hour course.

No benefits are provided for this position.

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.