Special Education Adjunct Faculty - Undergraduate Level

IMDiversity; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,480 - 55,800; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to training resources for professional development

Access to shared governance

Retirement plans

Educational opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

National Louis University is seeking a passionate Special Education Adjunct for the 2026 Terms in Chicago and Wheeling campuses. The role requires a Master’s degree in Special Education and experience in online or blended teaching; bilingual candidates preferred.

Adjunct Faculty will facilitate blended classes, develop student competencies, and engage diverse learners, contributing to an innovative teaching environment at our institution. Compensation is based on course or assignment each term.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 18 credits in Special Education required.
• Experience in online or blended/hybrid teaching formats.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective student experience through collaboration.
• Facilitate courses in a blended environment.
• Maintain knowledge in expertise area reflected in instruction.
• Communicate professionally and relate well to diverse learners.
• Participate in meetings to report student progress.
• Empower students by sharing a passion for the subject.
• Provide student support and promote engagement in learning.
• Utilize technology-based teaching platforms.

Skills

Technology proficient

Excellent facilitation and classroom management skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent time management skills

Agility

Ability to work with a highly diverse faculty and student body

Willingness/ability to use data to inform instruction

Education

Master’s degree in Special Education or related field

Learning Behavior Specialist 1 (LBS1) Endorsement in Illinois

Current or prior endorsement, certification, and/or licensure in special education

Tools

Digital tools for teaching

Job description

Position Summary

The Undergraduate College at National Louis University is seeking a Special Education Adjunct. This position is for our upcoming 2026 Terms and will be taught in-person during the day at either our Chicago, Wheeling campuses or online.

Who 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, this program 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. We know this work is challenging, but we are in it together.

Essential Responsibilities

• Collaborate to develop an effective student experience for students.
• Facilitate courses assigned by delivering instruction in a blended environment.
• Maintain current and active knowledge in the expertise area that is reflected in instruction.
• Communicate professionally, relate well, and share a passion for postsecondary success for diverse learners.
• Participate in weekly meetings with coaches and assessors to report student progress and obstacles (SSC).
• Empower students to develop competency by sharing a passion for the subject and the skills.
• Promote student success by showing flexibility in delivery and work schedule to provide student support, as well as, exhibit a passion for teaching and engaging students in the learning process.
• Utilize technology-based teaching platforms, including an adaptive engine to aid students in the development of competencies.

Skills

• Technology proficient.
• Excellent facilitation and classroom management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Agility.
• Ability to work with a highly diverse faculty and student body.
• Willingness/ability to use data to inform instruction.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Special Education or related field, with at least 18 credits in Special Education.
• Currently hold or previously help the Learning Behavior Specialist 1 (LBS1) Endorsement in Illinois.
• Current or prior endorsement, certification, and/or licensure in special education.
• Experience with digital tools for teaching, teaching in either online or blended/hybrid formats is required.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish would be preferred.

Experience And/Or Education

• Master’s degree plus relevant experience in the field. Earned Doctorate degree is preferred.
• Previous teaching experience, preferably including online teaching; plus demonstrated scholarship.
• Current professional teaching experience preferred.

Compensation And Benefits

At National Louis University, we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. Our institution values Adjunct Faculty's role in advancing our teaching mission and preparing our students for successful careers. Adjunct Faculty have access to training resources for professional development, access to shared governance as part of our Adjunct Council, retirement plans, educational opportunities, and paid time off. Adjunct Faculty Are Paid By Course Or Assignment Each Term. These Rates Vary By College And Number Of Credit Hours For The Course/assignment. While The Specific Amount Will Be Indicated In An Electronic Contract That Is Issued To the Adjunct Faculty Member When The Course Is Assigned, An Overview Of Standard Rate Structure Is Available Below. 2025 Adjunct Faculty Rate Structure.