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National Louis University

Early Childhood Education Adjunct Faculty

National Louis University, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Early Childhood Education Adjunct Faculty

ID: 2024-1535Job Locations:

US-IL-ChicagoCategory:

Undergraduate CollegePosition Type:

Adjunct FacultyOverview

We are proactively recruiting at this time for openings expected in the future for our Adjunct Pool. The

Undergraduate College

at National Louis University seeks qualified professionals for adjunct teaching positions in

Early Childhood.Availability:Starting Winter Term, January 2025 and beyondAbility to work on campus in Chicago and/or Wheeling during the day either Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and ThursdaysVirtual/Online course assignments are very limited in nature.Who we are:We are a team of dedicated educators who have been working together to build an amazing program that supports first-generation students with a focus on the holistic student. We work fearlessly to educate and retain our students. As a result, we have exceeded national benchmarks through our approach to holistic coaching and data-driven, personalized instruction.Who you are:You are: Driven to Succeed.You are energetic and passionate about a diverse student body that includes many first-generation students. To be successful teaching in this program, you must be committed to excellence in teaching and learning in Higher Education. The position requires you to be agile, creative and engaging while offering a new curriculum and an unparalleled experience to undergraduate students.You will: Offer Best-in-Class Teaching and Learning.You believe that your work has demonstrated your respect for education and the power that it holds. Each term, you will facilitate blended classes that utilize technology and data to drive instruction.You are ready to: Make an Impact.Each and every day National Louis University changes lives. You want to be a part of that meaningful innovation. You are someone that will always look for creative ways for students to earn success.Essential Responsibilities

Demonstrate excellence in teaching:Collaborate with faculty team to develop an effective student experience for students.Facilitate courses by delivering engaging instruction in a blended, flipped classroom environment.Empower students to develop competency by sharing a passion for the subject and skills being taught.Utilize technology-based teaching platforms to aid students in the development of competencies.Communicate professionally and relate well.Demonstrate, maintain, and continuously strengthen content expertise:Maintain current and active content knowledge in the expertise area that is reflected in instruction.Possess appropriate expertise as demonstrated by appropriate credentials.Maintain current knowledge of field.Promote student success with a proactive, high expectations, high support approach:Demonstrate and share a passion for postsecondary success for diverse learners and for teaching.Demonstrate flexibility in delivery and work schedule to provide personalized student support.Identify gaps between student needs and existing resources and services; generate creative resolutions.Engage in data-driven instruction and student support planning:Track student course data weekly in multiple university data systems as needed.Engage in regular data-driven planning meetings with faculty, coaches and support specialists.Engage in regular content area team meetings with peer faculty to review curriculum plans.Participate in continuous improvement of UGC curriculum.Actively document and share suggestions for curriculum revision with content area lead faculty.Commit to continuous improvement of self and colleagues:Create, attend and actively participate in training opportunities provided in online and in-person settings.Contribute to a learning culture by participating on committees and supporting local campus events.Qualifications

Skills:Passionate about working with a highly diverse student body.Excellent facilitation and classroom management skills.Agile and creative in pedagogy and student support.Ability to differentiate instruction and support based on student needs.Technology proficient, including experience with digital tools for teaching.Effective adult collaboration skills.Experience using a learning management system.Qualifications:Master's degree or above in relevant fields.Minimum 5 years professional experience.NLU 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.Special Instructions

Please Include the following with your Application:Curriculum Vitae, requiredTranscripts (Official or Unofficial)Official Transcripts for all related degrees, licenses/certificates will be required upon hireOptional Additional Attachments:Teaching PhilosophySample SyllabusAdditional Licenses/CertificationsCourse Evaluations

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