Adjunct (per course) Instructor - Politics and International Affairs

Occasional need for adjunct (per course) instructors in the School of Politics and International Affairs at the University of Illinois Springfield.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Politics and International Affairs.
• Complete mandatory annual employee training, including Ethics and Preventing Harassment & Discrimination.
• Adjunct faculty teaching online courses must successfully complete the Building Digital Community (BDC) self-paced course during their first semester teaching online to be eligible to teach additional online courses at UIS.

Requirements

• Undergraduate programs: Master’s degree or higher in the discipline or subfield. If an applicant holds a master’s degree or higher in a discipline or subfield other than that in which they are applying to teach, they should have completed a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline or subfield.
• Graduate programs: Terminal degree determined by the discipline, with a record of research, scholarship, or achievement appropriate for the graduate program.

Pay

The minimum compensation for adjunct (per course) teaching at UIS ranges from $2,700 to $3,600. Minimum pay is based on the number of courses previously taught at UIS and whether the instructor has earned a terminal degree.

About the University

The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) is one of three members of the University of Illinois system, located in the state capital. UIS serves approximately 4,000 students in 60 undergraduate programs, 41 minors, 44 graduate programs, 1 doctorate, and 43 graduate certificates. The academic curriculum offers a strong liberal arts core, professional programs, and close faculty interaction. UIS emphasizes excellence in teaching, and faculty are expected to balance scholarship and service activities for tenure and promotion.

Twenty-five percent of majors are in 17 undergraduate and graduate online degree programs, and the campus has received national awards for its implementation of online learning. UIS is broadly engaged in public policy and service, with a diverse student body including traditional, non-traditional, and international students.

About the Location

Springfield, Illinois, is the state capital and offers a range of cultural, historical, and recreational opportunities. More information can be found at UIS Springfield Community.

Additional Information

• This position is not eligible for benefits.
• Employment in this role is not covered by Social Security but is covered by the State University Retirement System. Earnings will not be recorded on your Social Security record, though Medicare wages will be shown. Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect your Social Security benefits.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process, but all employment decisions will be made by a person.
• The University conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment.