Adjunct Pool - Instructors in Education; Learning Behavior Specialist Courses

Position Title Adjunct Pool - Instructors in Education (Learning Behavior Specialist Courses)

Department

Department School of Education and Health Sciences

Division

Division Academic Affairs

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Faculty Status

Faculty Status Per Course Part-time Faculty

Supervisor Title Chair, Department of Education

Status

Status Per Course Part-time Faculty

Tenure Track No

Salary Range

Salary Range $3840-$4380

Position Summary

POSITION SUMMARY

North Central College invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach Special Education ( SPED ) courses within the Department of Education. Adjunct instructors are responsible for planning and delivering engaging instruction, assessing student learning, ensuring course content aligns with established standards, evaluating and grading student work, and holding office hours to support student success.

Adjunct faculty appointments are made on a course-by-course basis. This posting is intended to build a pool of qualified candidates for future teaching opportunities, as program needs vary from semester to semester. If your academic background and expertise align with departmental needs, you may be contacted to discuss available assignments. This is a non-benefits-eligible, fixed-term appointment with no tenure eligibility. The number of courses assigned will depend on departmental needs and sufficient course enrollment.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality are essential.

DESCRIPTION OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Note that all functions described below must be performed, and it is normally the responsibility of the individual in this position to perform them and/or see that they are performed.

• Working with prior syllabi and master course outlines, plan a comprehensive hybrid online course meeting course objectives and standards.
• Establish relationships with students, cultivating a classroom culture of character conducive to growth and development.
• Support the department and College’s mission, vision and values, and contribute to the advancement of program goals.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous quality improvement.
• Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students and prospective students to the program or College.
• Promote a flexible, collaborative and inclusive work environment and engage in educational opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities described below or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Excellent communication skills (persuasive and negotiation skills, strong writing, public speaking, interpersonal and public relations skills).
• Ability to represent North Central College in a professional manner, recruit and work within a diverse community.
• Ability to self-initiate and execute with minimal supervision.
• High level leadership, organizational, time management and planning skills.

• Experience: K-12 special education teaching experience
• License/Certification:
  Teacher licensure in special education

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references in an electronic format to https://northc . Materials will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and candidates will be contacted if an opportunity matching their qualifications becomes available.

Employment Conditions

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College’s background screening process.

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

EEO Statement

North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. North Central College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resource. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Additional Information

Per course pay rate $3840-$4380

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you authorized to work in the US?
  • YES
  • NO
• * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for work authorization?
  • YES
  • NO