Math Corequisite Instructor - Undergraduate College - Chicago Loop

Math Corequisite Instructor - Undergraduate College - Chicago Loop

ID

2024-1435

Job Locations

US-IL-Chicago

Category

Undergraduate College

Position Type

Adjunct Faculty

Overview

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

Adjunct faculty will be teaching undergraduate courses like :

Corequisite Lab Classes for Math 101, 105 and 115 etc.

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 a new Undergraduate College (UGC) at National Louis University (NLU), focused on building academic pathways and providing holistic student support to ensure students are career ready. Next year, we expect approximately 600 new first-year students. Join us as we grow!

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 focus on growth mindset among your students, promote non-cognitive skill development, nurture academic confidence, and prepare students for their professional pathways.

You are ready to : Make an Impact.

Each and every day, this program 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 on supporting students with quantitative literacy, foundational math, problem solving, and critical thinking
• Assist students with topics and assignments drawn from current course work in their associated foundational math 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

Team Collaboration and Coordination

Collaboration with Embedded Support

Course Compliance

Qualifications

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.

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, 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 :

Official Transcripts for all related degrees, licenses / certificates will be required upon hire

Optional Additional Attachments :