Mathematics - Adjunct Instructor

National Louis Universitys Undergraduate College is seeking Mathematics Adjunct Instructors to join our team beginning in Spring Term (April 1 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 parttime adjunct position that requires instructors to collaborate on a regular basis with the support team that surrounds each student. This position requires onsite teaching at either the Chicago or Wheeling campus for daytime (between 9am and 4pm) courses.

Who we are:

We are a team of dedicated educators who have been working together to build an amazing new

Instructional Model that supports firstgeneration students with a focus on the holistic student. This

undergraduate experience is in its fourth year serving students at National Louis University. We

have grown consistently each year and this year we serve almost two thousand students with an

anticipated 600 new Freshmen next year! We work fearlessly to educate and retain our students.

As a result we have exceeded national benchmarks through our approach to appreciative advising

and datadriven personalized instruction. Our educational model is studentfocused expects

excellence provides personalized support in a datadriven environment while grounded by pillars

of continuous improvement and innovation to structure our work.

Who you are:

You are: Driven to Succeed.

You are energetic and passionate about a diverse student body that includes many firstgeneration

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. Enthusiastic candidates have the belief that all students can be successful students. As

an active team member you believe in a supportive environment and a studentdriven culture.

You will: Offer BestinClass 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 will work with a dedicated team of Coaches and Instructors Content Experts and

Data Analysts to determine how to personalize the learning experience for your students. In

addition to teaching content you will also encourage growth mindset increase noncognitive skill

development and nurture academic confidence.

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. We know this work is challenging but we are in it together.

Demonstrate excellence in teaching:

• Collaborate 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 technologybased 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 resolutions
• Oncampus presence on days when not teaching

Engage in datadriven instruction and student support planning:

• Track student course data weekly in multiple university data systems as needed.
• Engage in regular datadriven 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.

UGC CORE COMPETENCIES

• Ownership and Quality of Work: Effectively manages own work ensuring timely delivery of highquality work within a fastpaced environment.
• Organizational Commitment: Passionate energetic and driven to make a difference; Acts with honesty integrity and professionalism; Selfreflective focused on development and makes regular progress on development areas; Learns from mistakes and setbacks; Is adaptable and welcomes change.
• Upward Management: Engages at appropriate level with supervisor in defining desired outcomes providing status updates and obtaining input as to ongoing project direction and process; Keeps commitments and meets deadlines without the need for reminders; Proactively shares information in a timely manner.
• Collaboration: Works with colleagues from across the organization toward achieving common goals by sharing knowledge learning and building consensus. Proactively identifies relevant stakeholders and engages colleagues as needed to achieve goals.
• Communication: Uses effective written and oral communication with internal staff teams community served and partners; demonstrates empathy and listening.
• Passionate 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 realworld 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.

• Masters degree or higher in Mathematics Applied Mathematics Statistics or closely
• related field. OR
• Masters degree or higher in Mathematics Education with 18 graduate semester hours in
• mathematics coursework. OR
• Masters 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 preferred
• SpanishEnglish bilingual or experience teaching English Language Learners is a plus

The criteria for these positions vary but we recommend that candidates have a minimum of a Masters 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.

About NLU:

National Louis University (NLU) is looking to honor its past while defining a bold new future as a contemporary comprehensive university that prepares diverse students for sustained professional success with a deep commitment to Access Excellence Innovation and Equity. The university is focused on inspiring and empowering all learners to be leaders ready to address tomorrows challenges in the context of increasing global urbanization. NLU is dedicated to providing a careerbuilding lifechanging education that is accessible to all students. The University offers 80 programs within its five colleges: National College of Education Kendall College of Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management Undergraduate College College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences and the School of Business and Information Technology. The University serves over 9700 students per year and has experienced unprecedented growth in its undergraduate programming. Most students are from Illinois but the University also attracts students from throughout the U.S. and from around the world who take advantage of campus based blended and online programming.

Founded in 1886 National Louis University is a private notforprofit university offering programs through the doctoral level. NLU is also classified as an Engaged Institution by the Carnegie Foundation and has been named as a top ten institution by Money Magazine where its alumni believe they are making the world a better place. The University has had more Golden Apple Award winners among its graduates in teacher preparation than any institution across the state. The University has a deep commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion and is among the top 25 most diverse national universities according to U.S. News and World Report 2019. Graduates from NLU enter the workforce earning an estimated $43000 per year after graduation ranking NLU among the top five of all Illinois postsecondary schools. The University has received more than $80 million in funding for applied research projects in urban development child development school improvement and teacher preparation. NLU recognized as a national leader in closing the postsecondary completion through its innovative approach to undergraduate education. NLU is located in the center of Chicagos downtown loop across the street from the Art Institute in an area which has been recognized as Americas largest campus with over25 institutions and 50000 students attending a college across the city. In addition the University has several suburban locations and a Florida regional campus.

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. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity equity and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us: they are truly a way of life for the NLU community. We recognize that differences in abilities age ethnicity gender (identity and expression) race religion sexual orientation socioeconomic status and background bring richness to our work environment. We affirm diverse perspectives innovative contributions and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community. We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture.

At National Louis University we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. Our institution values Adjunct Facultys role in advancing our teaching mission and preparing our students for successful careers. Adjunct Faculty have access to training resources for professional development access to shared governance as a part of our Adjunct Council retirement plans educational opportunities and paid time off. A more complete list of Adjunct Faculty Benefits can be found here.

Adjunct Faculty are paid by course or assignment each term. These rates vary by college and number of credit hours for the course/assignment. While the specific amount will be indicated in an electronic contract that is issued to the Adjunct Faculty member when the course is assigned an overview of standard rate structure is available below:

2025 Adjunct Faculty Rate Structure

Please Include the following with your Application:

• Curriculum Vitae required
• Transcripts (Official or Unofficial)
  • Official Transcripts for all related degrees licenses/certificates will be required upon hire

Optional Additional Attachments:

• Teaching Philosophy
• Sample Syllabus
• Additional Licenses/Certifications
• Course Evaluations