Term Faculty; Non-Tenure Track; AUSL Lincoln Park Campus

Term Faculty (Non-Tenure Track) - AUSL Lincoln Park Campus (26-27)

Full-time faculty positions will be posted on a per-opening basis. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Applicants will be evaluated at the college/school level for the position which they are submitting an application. Unless noted by a close date, positions will remain open until they are filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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.

Below you will find the details for the posting including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening or submitting your interest in teaching.

Rank:
Instructor/Professional Lecturer

College/School:
Chicago, IL - College of Education

Position

Description:

The Special Education and Reading program at DePaul University seeks to fill a full time, non-tenure track faculty position in Special Education to teach in undergraduate and masters level special education programs. The appointment will begin December 1, 2026 and go through June 30, 2027. Applications will be accepted immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and masters level special education courses in face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online formats, possibly including courses at the University Center in Lake County. Additional responsibilities include faculty advising, contributing to initiatives to enhance special education programs and active participation in College, Department, and Special Education Program meetings. We seek an individual who shares our vision of becoming the preferred provider of special education programming in the Chicago area.

Qualifications:

• A doctorate in Special Education or a closely related field, however candidates with a masters degree in Special Education and extensive teaching experience will also be considered.
• Preference will be given towards candidates with expertise in theory and practice related to teaching reading or mathematics to exceptional learners. However, candidates with expertise in designing specialized instruction and differentiation in special education, assessment, or assistive technology will also be considered.

Preferred qualifications include prior experience with:

• applied practice in K-12 settings.
• university level teaching.
• online or hybrid teaching in higher education.
• practicum or student teaching supervision.

Application Instructions:
Please keep in mind that interviews cannot be conducted until all confidential letter of recommendation have been received and reviewed by the search committee. Confidential letters must be uploaded through the system by the recommender, please do not email letters of recommendation to the college. Feel free reach out to Erin James at ejames
17 if you have any additional questions regarding the position or application process.

General Compensation/Benefits Statement DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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