"Adjunct Pool - Instructors in Education"

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number
F000437

Position Title
Adjunct Pool - Instructors in Education

Department
Education

Division
Academic Affairs

Faculty Status
Per Course Part-time Faculty

Supervisor Title
Chair, Department of Education

Status
Per Course Part-time Faculty

Tenure Track
No

Salary Range
$3840-$4380

Position Summary

North Central College invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach teacher preparatory courses within the Department of Education (Undergraduate/Graduate Teacher Prep: Elementary, Secondary, or K-12). Adjunct instructors are responsible for planning and delivering engaging instruction, assessing student learning, ensuring course content aligns with established standards, evaluating and grading student work, and holding office hours to support student success.

Adjunct faculty appointments are made on a course-by-course basis. This posting is intended to build a pool of qualified candidates for future teaching opportunities, as program needs vary from semester to semester. If your academic background and expertise align with departmental needs, you may be contacted to discuss available assignments. This is a non-benefits-eligible, fixed-term appointment with no tenure eligibility. The number of courses assigned will depend on departmental needs and sufficient course enrollment.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality are essential.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Working with prior syllabi and master course outlines, plan a comprehensive course meeting course objectives and standards.
2. Establish relationships with students, cultivating a classroom culture of character conducive to growth and development.
3. Support the department and College’s mission, vision and values, and contribute to the advancement of program goals.
4. Demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous quality improvement.
5. Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students and prospective students to the program or College.
6. Promote a flexible, collaborative and inclusive work environment and engage in educational opportunities.
7. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Excellent communication skills (persuasive and negotiation skills, strong writing, public speaking, interpersonal and public relations skills).
2. Ability to represent North Central College in a professional manner, recruit and work within a diverse community.
3. Ability to self-initiate and execute with minimal supervision.
4. High level leadership, organizational, time management and planning skills.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

• Education/Training: A Master’s degree (doctorate preferred)
• Experience: K-12 teaching experience
• License/Certification: Teacher licensure

Employment Conditions

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College’s background screening process.

Number of Vacancies
1

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement
North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. North Central College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resource. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Additional Information
The budgeted salary range for this position is $3840 to $4380. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications, including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Are you authorized to work in the US?
   * YES
   * NO
2. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for work authorization?
   * YES
   * NO

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
2. Contact Information for 3 Professional References
3. Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents