Math Corequisite Instructor

Overview

National Louis University's Undergraduate College (UGC) is currently seeking Math Corequisite Adjunct Instructors to join our distinguished team of dedicated instructors for the  academic year. Adjunct faculty will be teaching undergraduate courses such as Corequisite Lab Classes for Math 101, 105 and 115, etc. This position requires on-site teaching during daytime hours between 9am and 4pm.

We are a team of dedicated educators building a new Undergraduate College focused on academic pathways and holistic student support to ensure students are career ready. We expect to enroll approximately 600 new first-year students next year.

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 believe all students can succeed.

As an active team member you believe in a supportive environment and a student-driven culture.

You will facilitate blended classes that use technology and data to drive instruction. You will work with a dedicated team of coaches and instructors, content experts, and data analysts to personalize the learning experience for your students. In addition to teaching content, you will also focus on growth mindset, promote non-cognitive skill development, nurture academic confidence, and prepare students for their professional pathways.

Each day this program changes lives. You want to be part of that meaningful innovation and look for creative ways for students to succeed. We know this work is challenging, but we are in it together.

Facilitation of Corequisite Courses

• Plan and facilitate impactful class sessions that support students in associated credit‑bearing course(s).
• Support students with quantitative literacy, foundational math skills, problem solving, critical thinking, and exploration of academic identity.
• Foster a welcoming, inclusive classroom community where all students feel welcome and have the support and resources to thrive academically.
• Use responsive pedagogy that validates and builds on students' experiences and strengths.
• Lead structured‑yet‑flexible class sessions, combining whole class, small group, one‑on‑one, and individual activities.
• Guide students in developing metacognitive skills such as self‑reflection, time management, and persistence strategies.

Classroom‑Informed Decision Making

• Solicit student input to make informed curricular and pedagogical decisions.
• Provide responsive instruction and skill development aligned with current assignments in students' associated courses.
• Actively monitor student engagement and performance and respond accordingly.

Team Collaboration and Coordination

• Engage in regular team meetings to review curriculum, reflect on teaching practices and data, and plan impactful student supports.
• Coordinate with partners to connect students with resources and share information to better inform work in the program and at the university.

Collaboration with Embedded Support

• Approach work with embedded academic support team members using a collaborative approach.
• Regularly confer with the embedded support to inform classroom facilitation and gain insight into student strengths, needs, and interests.
• Promote classroom conditions, norms, and practices that enable the embedded support to do their work effectively.

Course Compliance

• Ensure that all course‑related documentation (attendance, grades, progress reports, data collection, etc.) is completed accurately and on time.
• Utilize technology‑based teaching platforms and university data systems effectively and in accordance with policies and regulations.

• Master's degree or higher AND at least one of the following:
  • 18 graduate semester hours in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related field.
  • Track record of teaching…