Writing Corequisite Instructor - Undergraduate College - Chicago Campus Job at N

Overview

National Louis University’s Undergraduate College (UGC) is currently seeking WritingCorequisite Adjunct Instructors to join our distinguished team of dedicated instructors for our Winter 2026 Term.

Adjunct faculty will be teaching undergraduate courses like:

• ENG 101L- Corequisite Lab for Beginning English Composition
• ENG 201L- Corequisite Lab for Intermediate English
• ENG 203L- Corequisite Lab Career Communications, Research and Presentation

Availability:

This position requires on-site teaching at the Chicago 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 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. Our educational model is student-focused, expects excellence, provides personalized support in a data-driven 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 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. 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 student-driven culture.

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 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 non-cognitive 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.

Essential Responsibilities

Facilitation of Corequisite Courses

• Plan and facilitate impactful class sessions, focused onsupporting first-year students with academic reading and writing, critical inquiry, media literacy, creative process, and exploration of academic identity
• Assist students with topics and assignments drawn from current course work in their associatedGeneral Education courses, especially writing-intensive courses
• Lead a structured-yet-flexible class time, combining effective use of whole class, small group, one-on-one, and individual activities

Classroom-Informed Decision Making

• Solicit student input (with attention to student needs, identities, interests, major areas, etc.) to make informed curricular and pedagogical decisions
• Craft a responsive, differentiated approach based on the needs of individual students and the group as a whole
• Build community, and make sure that all students feel welcome in the classroom and have the support and resources they need to thrive academically

Team Collaboration and Coordination

• Engage in regular team meetings to review curriculum, reflect on teaching practices and data,and plan impactful student supports
• Coordinate with partners and teams to connect students with resources and to share information that will better inform work in the program and at the university

Collaboration with Embedded Support

• Approach work with embedded academic support team members using a “conspire and align” approach (rather than a hierarchical command model)
• Regularly confer with the embedded support and promote classroom conditions that enable the embedded support to do their work effectively

Course Compliance

• Ensure that all course-related documentation (attendance, grades, progress reports, data collection, etc.) is completed accurately and on time
• Utilize technology-based teaching platforms and university data systems

Qualifications

• Masters degree or higher AND at least one of the following:
  • 18 graduate-level credit hours in English, Composition, Creative Writing, Communications, Literature, Rhetoric, Reading, Language and Literacy, Humanities, or a closely related field
  • OR
  • Track record of teaching appointments and demonstrated skill in teaching academic reading, writing, and research at the secondary level or higher
  • OR
  • Track record of appointments and demonstrated skill at providing academic support for reading, writing, and research at the higher education level
• Experience with digital tools for teaching, teaching in either online or blended/hybrid format.
• Teaching to students of diverse backgrounds and abilities strongly preferred.
• Spanish-English bilingual or experience teaching English Language Learners, a plus

Skills:

• Passionate about working with a highly diverse student body. Excellent facilitation and classroom management skills.
• 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.

UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Ownership and Quality of Work: Effectively manages own work, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work within a fast-paced environment.
• Organizational Commitment Passionate, energetic, and driven to make a difference; Acts with honesty, integrity, and professionalism; Self-reflective, 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.

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, socio-economic 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.

Compensation and Benefits

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 Faculty's 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

Application Instructions

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