National Louis University
Mathematics Adjunct Instructor (Chicago Loop & Wheeling)
National Louis University, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Mathematics Adjunct Instructor (Chicago Loop & Wheeling)National Louis University's Undergraduate College is seeking Mathematics Adjunct Instructors to join our team, beginning in Fall Term (Sep 2023) to instruct various courses which may include: MTH 101 Introduction to Mathematical Concepts, MTH 102 Statistical Foundations, MTH 105 Math for Educators I, and MTH 115 Math for Educators II. This is a part-time adjunct position that requires instructors to collaborate on a regular basis with the support team that surrounds each student.
This position requires on-site teaching at either the Chicago or Wheeling campus for daytime (between 9am and 4pm) courses.Essential ResponsibilitiesDemonstrate excellence in teaching:Collaborate to develop an effective student experience for studentsFacilitate 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, including an adaptive courseware engine to aid students in the development of competencies.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 (includes but is not limited to office hours).Identify gaps between student needs and existing resources and services; generate creative resolutionsOn-campus presence on days when not teachingEngage 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 to report student progress and obstacles and to plan student support interventions.Engage in regular content area team meetings with peer faculty to review curriculum plans, determine implications of student data, and plan curriculum revisions.Participate in continuous improvement of UGC curriculum.Actively document and share suggestions for curriculum revision with content area led faculty to support ongoing revision/enhancement of UGC curriculum.Commit to continuous improvement of self and colleagues (i.e., professional development):Create, attend and actively participate in training opportunities provided in online and in person settings.Contribute to a learning culture by participating on committees, supporting local campus events such as orientation and graduation, and participating in various other workshops and meetings.QualificationsPassionate about working with a highly diverse student body.Excellent facilitation and classroom management skills.Keeps student records updated according to expected guidelines.Agile and creative in pedagogy and student support.Prepared, yet flexible.Empathetic, yet structured.Ability to differentiate instruction and support based on student needs.Ability to consistently connect instruction to its real-world relevance, tying in concepts and theories in the classroom to students' current and future work experiences and highlighting immediate applicability.Willing to pursue and support students in multiple modalities.Technology proficient, including experience with digital tools for teaching, and teaching in either online or blended/hybrid formats.Willing and able to use data to inform instruction.Effective adult collaboration skills, able to work in teams to support student success.Experience using a learning management system. Excellent oral and written communication skills.Experienced educators who EXPECT and DESIRE to grow pedagogically.QUALIFICATIONSMaster's degree or higher in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or closely related field. ORMaster's degree or higher in Mathematics Education with 18 graduate semester hours in mathematics coursework. ORMaster's degree in Mathematics Education with a valid, unexpired state licensure/endorsement for teaching mathematics and a minimum of two years' experience teaching mathematics at middle/secondary school level is also acceptable.Experience with digital tools for teaching, teaching in either online or blended/hybrid formats, and teaching to students of diverse backgrounds and abilities strongly preferredSpanish-English bilingual or experience teaching English Language Learners is a plusThe criteria for these positions vary but we recommend that candidates have a minimum of a Master's degree plus relevant experience in the field. Earned Doctorate degree is preferred. Previous teaching experience, preferably including online teaching; plus demonstrated scholarship.*Current professional teaching experience preferred.
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This position requires on-site teaching at either the Chicago or Wheeling campus for daytime (between 9am and 4pm) courses.Essential ResponsibilitiesDemonstrate excellence in teaching:Collaborate to develop an effective student experience for studentsFacilitate 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, including an adaptive courseware engine to aid students in the development of competencies.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 (includes but is not limited to office hours).Identify gaps between student needs and existing resources and services; generate creative resolutionsOn-campus presence on days when not teachingEngage 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 to report student progress and obstacles and to plan student support interventions.Engage in regular content area team meetings with peer faculty to review curriculum plans, determine implications of student data, and plan curriculum revisions.Participate in continuous improvement of UGC curriculum.Actively document and share suggestions for curriculum revision with content area led faculty to support ongoing revision/enhancement of UGC curriculum.Commit to continuous improvement of self and colleagues (i.e., professional development):Create, attend and actively participate in training opportunities provided in online and in person settings.Contribute to a learning culture by participating on committees, supporting local campus events such as orientation and graduation, and participating in various other workshops and meetings.QualificationsPassionate about working with a highly diverse student body.Excellent facilitation and classroom management skills.Keeps student records updated according to expected guidelines.Agile and creative in pedagogy and student support.Prepared, yet flexible.Empathetic, yet structured.Ability to differentiate instruction and support based on student needs.Ability to consistently connect instruction to its real-world relevance, tying in concepts and theories in the classroom to students' current and future work experiences and highlighting immediate applicability.Willing to pursue and support students in multiple modalities.Technology proficient, including experience with digital tools for teaching, and teaching in either online or blended/hybrid formats.Willing and able to use data to inform instruction.Effective adult collaboration skills, able to work in teams to support student success.Experience using a learning management system. Excellent oral and written communication skills.Experienced educators who EXPECT and DESIRE to grow pedagogically.QUALIFICATIONSMaster's degree or higher in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or closely related field. ORMaster's degree or higher in Mathematics Education with 18 graduate semester hours in mathematics coursework. ORMaster's degree in Mathematics Education with a valid, unexpired state licensure/endorsement for teaching mathematics and a minimum of two years' experience teaching mathematics at middle/secondary school level is also acceptable.Experience with digital tools for teaching, teaching in either online or blended/hybrid formats, and teaching to students of diverse backgrounds and abilities strongly preferredSpanish-English bilingual or experience teaching English Language Learners is a plusThe criteria for these positions vary but we recommend that candidates have a minimum of a Master's degree plus relevant experience in the field. Earned Doctorate degree is preferred. Previous teaching experience, preferably including online teaching; plus demonstrated scholarship.*Current professional teaching experience preferred.
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