Adjunct Instructor - Kendall College - General Posting

About the role

Kendall College at National Louis University seeks qualified professionals for adjunct teaching positions in Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management courses.

Responsibilities

• Development of coursework and updating course materials to keep courses at the leading edge of knowledge in the disciplines.
• Engaging in ongoing personal, professional, and faculty development.
• Providing student support for every aspect of learning through regular office hours, tutorial assistance, coaching, and career and academic assistance and advice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience considered.
• Professional certifications a plus.
• Classroom teaching experience preferred.
• Significant industry experience required.

About NLU

National Louis University (NLU) is a private not-for-profit university offering over 70 programs from short-term certificates through the doctoral level across its five colleges. The University serves over 10,000 students per year and has experienced unprecedented growth over the last several years. Most students are from Illinois, but the University also attracts students from throughout the U.S. and from around the world who take advantage of campus-based, blended, and online programming. NLU is located in the center of Chicago’s downtown loop, across the street from the Art Institute, in an area that has been recognized as America’s largest campus with over 25 institutions and 50,000 students attending a college across the city. In addition, the University has two suburban locations and a Florida regional campus.

Inclusion Statement

National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us: they are truly a way of life for the NLU community. We recognize that differences in abilities, age, ethnicity, gender (identity and expression), race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and background bring richness to our work environment. We affirm diverse perspectives, innovative contributions, and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community. We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture.

Compensation and Benefits

• Adjunct Faculty have access to training resources for professional development, access to shared governance as a part of our Adjunct Council, retirement plans, educational opportunities, and paid time off.
• The institution values Adjunct Faculty's role in advancing our teaching mission and preparing our students for successful careers.
• Average rates vary by college and number of credit hours for the course/assignment.
• A more complete list of Adjunct Faculty Benefits can be found here.

Application Instructions

Required documents: CV/Resume, Transcripts (unofficial/official). Official transcripts will be required upon hire.