Adjunct Pool for Health Sciences
- Employer
- North Central College
- Location
- Naperville, Illinois, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Mar 25, 2024
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Humanities, English & Literature, Other Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Criminal Justice & Criminology
- Employment Level
- Adjunct
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
F000332
Position Title
Adjunct Pool for Health Sciences
Department
School of Education and Health Sciences
Division
Academic Affairs
FLSA Status
Exempt
Faculty Status
Per Course Part-time Faculty
Supervisor Title
PROGDIR-HLTSCI
Status
Per Course Part-time Faculty
Tenure Track
No
Position Summary
The Health Science Program at North Central College invites applications to teach courses as a faculty associate during the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 academic years. The successful candidate will teach one or two undergraduate (Health Science, B.A. or B.S) courses per semester. Delivery of courses may be in-person, or online (both synchronous and asynchronous). Applicants should identify if they are local (with the ability to teach in-person or online) or non-local (only available for online courses). The role requires someone who can deliver course content, contribute to the creation of assignments and other assessments, evaluate and grade student work, and hold office hours to assist students.
These appointments are on a course-by-course basis. This posting is continuous to develop a qualified pool of interested candidates. If your academic area of interest/expertise meets our programmatic needs at any time, you may be contacted to discuss teaching opportunities. These needs change from semester to semester.
For a list of courses offered in this area, please review:
https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/program/health-science
Faculty Associate (adjunct) positions are hired on one semester, renewable contracts with loads that do not exceed 8 credit hours; one course per semester is the norm. The standard undergraduate course is 4-credit hours (though other course types exist) and the standard graduate course is 3-credit hours each. The position is a non-benefits eligible, fixed-term appointment with no tenure eligibility. The number of courses is contingent upon unit needs, funding, and sufficient enrollment.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a concentration in the discipline (with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline) at the time of appointment. All degrees must be from an accredited institution. A terminal degree is preferred.
- Prior higher education teaching experience preferred
- Experience facilitating student-led classroom discussions
- Evidence of working with a diverse student population
- Evidence of effective collaboration skills
- Experience with technology/course management systems (e.g. Canvas)
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Employment Conditions
An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College’s background screening process.
Number of Vacancies
Varies based on need.
Posting Detail Information
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
No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply.
Additional Information
Posting Supplemental Questions
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
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
- Teaching Philosophy
- Contact Information for 3 Reference
Company
Since 1861, North Central has been a place where new ideas lead to unlimited possibilities. We’re an independent college dedicated to the power of the liberal arts and sciences to transform students into leaders both in their careers and communities. Our nearly 3,000 students study across more than 65 undergraduate and graduate programs, with their education made richer by supportive faculty and staff, world-class facilities and countless opportunities to learn beyond the classroom.
A College on the move building on the foundation of more than 150 years of excellence, North Central continues to grow with numerous new facilities, programs and initiatives in the works.
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