Online Editing Adjunct Instructor — Part-Time

The University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 2,800 - 3,400; Part time

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking qualified applicants to serve as adjunct instructors for online courses in the Editing Certificate Program. This part-time role involves teaching online and on‑demand content, with a salary range of $2,900 to $3,100 per quarter, not eligibile for benefits.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and graduate-level degrees with substantial professional experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field.
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Responsibilities

• Facilitate instruction according to syllabus requirements, including learning objectives, weekly topics, readings, and lesson plans for class content that includes lectures, exercises/activities, and/or guest presentations.
• Develop and execute class content such as lectures, exercises/activities, homework assignments, and projects.
• Develop assignments and grading rubrics that must include midterm and final assignments, as well as course participation.
• Provide timely assessments for all assignments and activities, along with feedback, comments, and grades, to students via the Canvas course site.
• Use Canvas, our virtual learning environment, for course management, content delivery, and student communication.
• Plan and create content in conjunction with UCPE’s online instructions and guidelines, with adequate time and planning for this option.
• Available at least 1-2 hours per week outside the classroom to allow for adequate communication with students.
• Attend and conduct all synchronous sessions, meeting the demands of the specific course format, hybrid or online, and support information sessions as needed.
• Fulfill administrative responsibilities related to course management, such as Canvas management, mandatory training sessions, meetings, etc.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Job description

The University of Chicago is seeking qualified applicants to serve as adjunct instructors for online courses in the Editing Certificate Program. This part-time role involves teaching online and on‑demand content, with a salary range of $2,900 to $3,100 per quarter, not eligibile for benefits.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and graduate-level degrees with substantial professional experience are preferred.