Secondary Education Adjunct Faculty – Graduate Level

Overview

The National College of Education (NCE) at National Louis University (NLU) is seeking Adjunct Instructors of Secondary Education- Graduate Level for part-time positions starting in 2026 terms and beyond. Candidates will be added to a pool of applicants and will teach graduate and/or doctoral courses such as: Secondary Education, M.A.T. (Traditional) Secondary Education, M.A.T. (Alternative Teacher Licensure).

Position Summary

The National College of Education has a long-standing reputation for excellence in education programs, having trained thousands of teachers and administrators since 1886.

Availability

Instructional modalities may include online (asynchronous), virtual (synchronous), or in-person (Chicago or Wheeling campus).

Essential Responsibilities

• Teach assigned course based on approved syllabus and developed course
• Collaborate to develop an effective student experience for students
• Implement evaluation methods as outlined in the approved syllabus
• Maintain current and active knowledge in the expertise area that is reflected in instruction
• Communicate professionally, relate well, and share a passion for graduate-level success for diverse learners
• Empower students to develop competency by sharing a passion for the subject and the skills
• Promote student success by showing flexibility in delivery and work schedule to provide student support, as well as, exhibit a passion for teaching and engaging students in the learning process
• Utilize technology-based teaching platforms
• Attend adjunct orientation before the start of each term

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in the field/content area OR Master’s degree or higher in related field, with at least 32 semester hours in content area
• Current or prior endorsement, certification, and/or licensure in the content area
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience teaching in the field/content area
• Ability to work with a highly diverse faculty and student body
• Experience with teaching online, using educational technology tools
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned Doctorate degree
• Bilingual in English/Spanish
• Demonstrated scholarship
• Current professional teaching experience

Compensation and Benefits

National Louis University offers Adjunct Faculty an innovative environment for professional development, shared governance, retirement plans, educational opportunities, and paid time off. Adjunct Faculty are paid by course or assignment, with rates varying 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

Please include the following with your application: Curriculum Vitae, required Transcripts (Official or Unofficial), and Official Transcripts for all related degrees, licenses/certificates will be required upon hire. Optional additional attachments include Teaching Philosophy, Sample Syllabus, and Additional Licenses/Certifications. Course Evaluations are also optional.