Science Adjunct Faculty

IMDiversity; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 44,640 - 89,280; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to training resources for professional development

Retirement plans

Educational opportunities

Job summary

National Louis University is seeking Science Adjunct Faculty to teach undergraduate courses at its Chicago campus starting Summer 2026. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality education to a diverse student body, utilizing technology in blended instruction.

Ideal candidates hold a Master's degree or higher in relevant science fields and are committed to innovative teaching practices. The position involves flexible office hours to support students, ensuring their success in a dynamic learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in either online or blended/hybrid format.
• Teaching to students of diverse backgrounds and abilities strongly preferred.
• Spanish-English bilingual or experience teaching English Language Learners is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging instruction in a blended, flipped classroom environment.
• Track student course data weekly in university data systems.
• Facilitate curriculum revisions based on student data.

Skills

Passionate about working with a highly diverse student body

Excellent facilitation and classroom management skills

Technology proficient

Education

Master's degree or higher in relevant fields

Tools

Learning management system

Job description

Science Adjunct Faculty

Overview

National Louis University's Undergraduate College (UGC) is currently seeking Science Adjunct Instructors to join our distinguished team of dedicated instructors for our upcoming 2026 terms.

Adjunct faculty will be teaching undergraduate courses such as:

• Physical Science
• Biology
• Anatomy & Physiology I and 2
• Environmental Biology

Potentially starting as soon as Summer 2026 and onward. This position requires on-site teaching at the Chicago campus for daytime courses (between 9am and 4pm).

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.

Essential Responsibilities

Demonstrate excellence in teaching:

• Collaborate with faculty team to develop an effective student experience for students.
• Facilitate courses by delivering engaging instruction in a blended, flipped classroom environment.
• Empower students to develop competency by sharing a passion for the subject and skills being taught.
• Utilize technology-based teaching platforms, including but not limited to an adaptive courseware engine to aid students in the development of competencies.
• Communicate professionally and relate well.

Demonstrate, maintain, and continuously strengthen content expertise:

• Maintain current and active content knowledge in the expertise area that is reflected in instruction.
• Possess appropriate expertise as demonstrated by appropriate credentials.
• Maintain current knowledge of field.

Promote student success with a proactive, high expectations, high support approach:

• Demonstrate and share a passion for postsecondary success for diverse learners and for teaching.
• Demonstrate flexibility in delivery and work schedule to provide personalized student support (includes but is not limited to office hours).
• Identify gaps between student needs and existing resources and services; generate creative resolutions.
• On-campus presence on days when not teaching.

Engage in data-driven instruction and student support planning:

• Track student course data weekly in multiple university data systems as needed.
• Engage in regular data-driven planning meetings with faculty, coaches and support specialists to report student progress and obstacles and to plan student support interventions.
• Engage in regular content area team meetings with peer faculty to review curriculum plans, determine implications of student data, and plan curriculum revisions.
• Participate in continuous improvement of UGC curriculum.
• Actively document and share suggestions for curriculum revision with content area led faculty to support ongoing revision/enhancement of UGC curriculum.

Commit to continuous improvement of self and colleagues (i.e., professional development):

• Create, attend and actively participate in training opportunities provided in online and in-person settings.
• Contribute to a learning culture by participating on committees, supporting local campus events such as orientation and graduation, and participating in various other workshops and meetings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Physical Science, Biology, Anatomy, Physiology, or Environmental Biology. Earned Doctorate degree preferred.
• Experience with digital tools for teaching, teaching in either online or blended/hybrid format.
• Teaching to students of diverse backgrounds and abilities strongly preferred.
• Spanish-English bilingual or experience teaching English Language Learners, a plus.

Skills

• Passionate about working with a highly diverse student body. Excellent facilitation and classroom management skills.
• Agile and creative in pedagogy and student support. Prepared, yet flexible. Empathetic, yet structured.
• Ability to differentiate instruction and support based on student needs.
• Ability to consistently connect instruction to its real-world relevance.
• Willing to pursue and support students in multiple modalities.
• Technology proficient, including experience with digital tools for teaching, and teaching in either online or blended/hybrid formats.
• Willing and able to use data to inform instruction.
• Effective adult collaboration skills, able to work in teams to support student success.
• Experience using a learning management system.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experienced educators who expect and desire to grow pedagogically.

Undergraduate College 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.

Compensation and Benefits

Adjunct Faculty are paid by course or assignment each term. Rates vary by college and number of credit hours for the course/assignment. An overview of standard rate structure is available for 2025, with specific amounts indicated in an electronic contract when the course is assigned.

Adjunct Faculty have access to training resources for professional development, access to shared governance as part of the Adjunct Council, retirement plans, educational opportunities, and paid time off.

Application Instructions

Please Include the following with your Application:

• Curriculum Vitae, required
• Transcripts (Official or Unofficial)
  • Official Transcripts for all related degrees, licenses/certificates will be required upon hire

Optional Additional Attachments:

• Teaching Philosophy
• Sample Syllabus
• Additional Licenses/Certifications
• Course Evaluations