"Part-time Faculty Position, Professional Studies, SCPS"

Part-time Faculty Positions

DePaul University invites expressions of interest for a pool of qualified Part Time Faculty to teach courses in a variety of disciplines across all 10 colleges and schools. Individuals may enter expressions of interest by submitting their credentials to any posting for which they are qualified to teach. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Screening of individuals in the pool is ongoing, depending on curricular need and funding. Individuals will be contacted by the department if they reach the finalist stage for teaching a particular course or set of courses. The pool will remain in place until the closing date specified in the posting details; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond that time must resubmit. All individuals in the pool will be notified by email when the posting is closed.

Position Description

The School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) at DePaul University is accepting applicants interested in part-time faculty teaching opportunities in a variety of topic areas listed below. SCPS serves students of all ages and backgrounds, including adult and traditional-age students, and provides flexible learning formats and scheduling designed to meet a wide range of student needs. The school focuses on lifelong learning skills, including writing, critical thinking, research and career development throughout its multi-disciplinary curriculum. SCPS courses are facilitated online, on campus evenings and weekends, and through a variety of hybrid combinations including both synchronous and asynchronous variations.

Curriculum subject areas include:

• Arts and Humanities, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences
• Business Administration, Leadership, Nonprofit Management, Recreation and Sport Management
• Healthcare Administration, Behavioral Sciences, Decision Analytics, Computer Science

Qualifications

To teach at the undergraduate level, a Master's degree is required in a related field to the subject area you wish to teach. To teach at the graduate level, a Doctorate or terminal degree is required in a related field. Experience teaching at the college level is desirable, but not required.

Application Instructions

Part-time teaching opportunities are available including online, hybrid, and on-campus throughout the academic year. Applicants with expertise that matches course scheduling needs, demonstrated successful teaching experience, and appropriate, verified qualifications will be contacted for an interview. Academic course schedules fluctuate from quarter to quarter and the school will work with selected individuals to determine a quarterly schedule. Courses are not guaranteed; however, the school does its best to give ample notice about available courses and potential course cancellations. Online courses are taught using the Desire2Learn (D2L) learning management system.

Considerations

Exceptions to standard rates may apply to courses with unique credit hours, supervision, labs, clinical/practicum courses, coaching, administrative tasks, and courses that are either over-enrolled or under-enrolled.

General Compensation/Benefits Statement

DePaul University offers a variety of benefit options for qualified part-time employees. Further information regarding benefits can be found here.

About DePaul University's Academic Calendar

Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

Salary Information

The anticipated hiring rate of this position is between $4,800 and $6,000 per course, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicant Documents

Cover Letter(1)
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