Adjunct Faculty - Communication Job at Aurora University in Aurora

Overview

Aurora University (AU) is committed to the transformative power of learning by creating a student-centered environment and an equity of experience and opportunity, to ensure that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome and included. AU is grounded in the transformative opportunity it provides to a diverse student body. As a private university with a public mission and a commitment to making a difference in peoples’ lives, AU has a history of resilience and providing access to an education that values innovation, focuses on continuous improvement, and has a positive impact on the communities we serve. We are proud of our service to and economic impact on the state of Illinois, where over 80% of our students stay to live and work, where 90% of our students come from, and where we foster strong community partnerships to develop the workforce in areas such as nursing, education, business, technology, and social work. We are looking for passionate and purposeful individuals who represent the full diversity of Aurora and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, identity, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at AU, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and community partners. AU believes that continuous learning is a fundamental part of working life, and our goal is for all colleagues on our campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support our community by providing all employees with opportunities to engage in professional development activities, as well as a range of tuition and employee benefits that can be found.

Position Purpose

Aurora University seeks talented adjunct faculty who are passionate about teaching and learning. Adjunct faculty are qualified part-time instructors offered teaching opportunities based on course demand and staffing.

Essential Job Functions

Teaching Responsibilities

Aurora University is searching for qualified instructors as part of its adjunct faculty pool to teach during the day in the Communication department. We are seeking adjunct faculty to teach courses in Communication across the curriculum, which may include the following courses:

• Business Communication
• Digital Content Writing
• Graphic Design
• Interpersonal Communication
• Media Criticism
• Multimedia Writing and Storytelling
• Public Speaking
• Visual Communication

Essential Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

A masters degree in communication or a related field is required. Industry experience and college-level teaching experience are preferred. Experience with digital editing is preferred. Daytime campus-based availability is required.

Skills

The anticipated pay rate for this position is $1,100 per credit hour. This compensation is subject to change at the sole discretion of the university, based on institutional needs. The pay range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted amount the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The final pay rate will not be below the lowest pay rate listed herein.

Benefit-eligible positions offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life, vision, long term disability, a 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA, and tuition remission.

Aurora University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Onsite/Hybrid Requirement

Do you understand that this position is not remote and will require you to be onsite or work in a hybrid capacity within the Chicagoland area?

• Yes
• No

Education Verification

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Professional degree
• Doctorate degree
• Doctor of Philosophy

Required Question