Secondary Education Adjunct Faculty – Graduate Level

Overview

Position Summary:

The National College of Education (NCE) at National Louis University (NLU) is proactively recruiting Adjunct Instructors of Secondary Education- Graduate Level for part-time adjunct faculty openings expected in the future. Candidates will be added to a pool of applicants.

Adjunct faculty will be teaching graduate and/or doctoral courses like:

• Secondary Education, M.A.T. (Traditional)
• Secondary Education, M.A.T. (Alternative Teacher Licensure)

The National College of Education has a long-standing reputation of distinction for its education programs. Since 1886, NLU has trained thousands of teachers and administrators and continues to graduate the majority of winners honored by Illinois’ two Golden Apple Foundations with one of the most prestigious teaching and leadership honors in the state.

Availability:

2026 terms and beyond

• Instructional modalities may be online (asynchronous), virtual (synchronous), or in-person (Chicago or Wheeling campus).

Essential Responsibilities

• Teach assigned course based on approved syllabus and developed course
• Collaborate to develop an effective student experience for students.
• Implement evaluation methods as outlined in the approved syllabus
• Maintain current and active knowledge in the expertise area that is reflected in instruction
• Communicate professionally, relate well, and share a passion for graduate-level success for diverse learners
• 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
• Attend adjunct orientation before the start of each term

Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s degree or higher in the field/content area OR Master’s degree or higher in related field, with at least 32 semester hours in content area
• Current or prior endorsement, certification, and/or licensure in the content area
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience teaching in the field/content area
• Ability to work with a highly diverse faculty and student body
• Ability to use data to inform instruction
• Experience with teaching online, using educational technology tools
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred:

• Earned Doctorate degree
• Bilingual in English/Spanish
• Demonstrated scholarship
• Current professional teaching experience

NLU Inclusion Statement:

National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued.  We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us: they are truly a way of life for the NLU community. We recognize that differences in abilities, age, ethnicity, gender (identity and expression), race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and background bring richness to our work environment. We affirm diverse perspectives, innovative contributions, and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community. We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture.

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 a part of our Adjunct Council, retirement plans, educational opportunities, and paid time off.  A more complete list of Adjunct Faculty Benefits can be found here.

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

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