Educational Leadership Studies Adjunct Faculty – Graduate Level

Position Summary

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

2026 terms and beyond. Instructional modalities may be online (asynchronous), virtual (synchronous), or in-person (Chicago or Wheeling campus).

• 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

• 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

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