Adjunct Pool - Instructors in Education (Learning Behavior Specialist Courses)
Inside Higher Ed, Naperville, IL, United States
Position Title: Adjunct Pool – Instructors in Education (Learning Behavior Specialist Courses)
Posting Number: F000408
Department: School of Education and Health Sciences
Division: Academic Affairs
Faculty Status: Per Course Part-time Faculty
Supervisor Title: Chair, Department of Education
Status: Per Course Part-time Faculty
Tenure Track: No
Salary Range: $3,840–$4,380
Position Summary
North Central College invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach Special Education (SPED) courses within the Department of Education. Adjunct instructors are responsible for planning and delivering engaging instruction, assessing student learning, ensuring course content aligns with established standards, evaluating and grading student work, and holding office hours to support student success. Adjunct faculty appointments are made on a course‑by‑course basis. This posting is intended to build a pool of qualified candidates for future teaching opportunities as program needs vary from semester to semester.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality are essential.
Description of Key Responsibilities
Plan a comprehensive hybrid online course using prior syllabi and master course outlines that meets course objectives and standards.
Establish relationships with students, cultivating a classroom culture of character conducive to growth and development.
Support the department and College’s mission, vision, and values, and contribute to the advancement of program goals.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous quality improvement.
Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students, and prospective students.
Promote a flexible, collaborative, and inclusive work environment and engage in educational opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent communication skills—including persuasive and negotiation skills, strong writing, public speaking, interpersonal and public relations skills.
Ability to represent North Central College in a professional manner, recruit and work within a diverse community.
Ability to self‑initiate and execute with minimal supervision.
High‑level leadership, organizational, time‑management, and planning skills.
Qualification Standards
Education/Training: A Master’s degree (doctorate preferred).
Experience: K‑12 special education teaching experience.
License/Certification: Teacher licensure in special education.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references in an electronic format to https:/
orthcentralcollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/14293. Materials will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and candidates will be contacted if an opportunity matching their qualifications becomes available.
Employment Conditions
An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College’s background screening process.
Number Of Vacancies
1
EEO Statement
North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. North Central College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resources. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.
Open Until Filled
Yes
Additional Information
Per‑course pay rate $3,840–$4,380.
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Posting Number: F000408
Department: School of Education and Health Sciences
Division: Academic Affairs
Faculty Status: Per Course Part-time Faculty
Supervisor Title: Chair, Department of Education
Status: Per Course Part-time Faculty
Tenure Track: No
Salary Range: $3,840–$4,380
Position Summary
North Central College invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach Special Education (SPED) courses within the Department of Education. Adjunct instructors are responsible for planning and delivering engaging instruction, assessing student learning, ensuring course content aligns with established standards, evaluating and grading student work, and holding office hours to support student success. Adjunct faculty appointments are made on a course‑by‑course basis. This posting is intended to build a pool of qualified candidates for future teaching opportunities as program needs vary from semester to semester.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality are essential.
Description of Key Responsibilities
Plan a comprehensive hybrid online course using prior syllabi and master course outlines that meets course objectives and standards.
Establish relationships with students, cultivating a classroom culture of character conducive to growth and development.
Support the department and College’s mission, vision, and values, and contribute to the advancement of program goals.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous quality improvement.
Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students, and prospective students.
Promote a flexible, collaborative, and inclusive work environment and engage in educational opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent communication skills—including persuasive and negotiation skills, strong writing, public speaking, interpersonal and public relations skills.
Ability to represent North Central College in a professional manner, recruit and work within a diverse community.
Ability to self‑initiate and execute with minimal supervision.
High‑level leadership, organizational, time‑management, and planning skills.
Qualification Standards
Education/Training: A Master’s degree (doctorate preferred).
Experience: K‑12 special education teaching experience.
License/Certification: Teacher licensure in special education.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references in an electronic format to https:/
orthcentralcollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/14293. Materials will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and candidates will be contacted if an opportunity matching their qualifications becomes available.
Employment Conditions
An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College’s background screening process.
Number Of Vacancies
1
EEO Statement
North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. North Central College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resources. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.
Open Until Filled
Yes
Additional Information
Per‑course pay rate $3,840–$4,380.
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