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Faculty - Adjunct Professor, Computer Science63393549587331120

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Faculty - Adjunct Professor, Computer Science

About North Park Founded in 1891, North Park University is a Christian university affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church of over 3,200 students from around the country and the world. Located for over 125 years on the land of the Miami and Potawatomi tribes in what is today Chicago’s northside, NPU has recently been designated a Hispanic Serving Institution and is committed to serving diverse populations. Elevating North Park University’s core distinctives of Christian, city-centered, and intercultural, NPU values diversity among its Faculty and is committed to building a racially and culturally diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourages the nomination and candidacies of persons who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color regardless of gender. North Park University is located in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago, one of the most ethnically diverse zip codes in the United States. It is nine miles from downtown Chicago. The North Park campus has often been referred to as an oasis in the heart of the city – a place where students from urban, rural, and suburban backgrounds alike can call home. And all of this within the major metropolitan backdrop of Chicago: one of the world’s largest and most diversified economies, renowned for its museums and music, and voted best large city in the U.S. for four years in a row by Condé Nast Traveler. Mission The mission of North Park University is to prepare students for lives of significance and service through education in the liberal arts, professional studies, and theology. Vision Building on our core institutional identity—Christian, city-centered, intercultural—our vision is to create a university of uncommon character and enduring excellence, where faith, learning, and service meet. Duties and Responsibilities Instruction of the course(s) listed below. CSIS 1010 (Introduction to IT hardware and software in and on computing and communication devices. It prepares students for the CompTIA ITF + Certificate Exam.) As a part-time instructor, adjunct faculty are contracted on a term-by-term basis. There is no guarantee of continuous employment. The adjunct instructor will teach to a diverse student population. Course timing is at the discretion of the academic department offering the course. Adjunct faculty will be made aware of the timing of the course prior to the offering of an official contract for the course. In some instances, flexibility in course timing may be available. The list off duties below represents minimum expectations of all faculty: Utilize the NP syllabus template, approved textbooks and supplemental course materials, and Canvas LMS. Submit personalized course syllabus to dean in electronic format one (1) week prior to course start date. Adhere to printed course schedule meeting times and locations. While there is not a formal office hours requirement, it is expected that you will be available to students outside of class by email and by appointment as needed. Ensure that all assessments within the course are graded and returned to the students promptly. Mid-term grades are required to be submitted for traditional undergraduate classes. Final grades and all course obligations must be completed by the due date published by the Registrar each term, typically the week after finals. This is required for the adjunct assignment & contract to be considered satisfactorily fulfilled. Attendance records: North Park University is required by federal regulations to certify for financial aid purposes that students who receive a non-passing grade have attended classes and to also determine the last date they participated in an academic related activity. Thus, it is necessary for faculty to document the last date a student participated in an academically related activity which includes attending class, taking an exam, etc. Requirements Required: Master’s degree in a related field. Possess a clear understanding of North Park University’s mission of Christian higher education. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Desired: Terminal degree in a related field. Experience using Canvas or comparable learning management system (LMS). Experience teaching at a university level. Familiarity with online instruction. Benefits Not Applicable

Chicago, IL, USA

Negotiable Salary

Faculty - Adjunct Professor, School of Education, (ESL) Endorsement63392058874243121

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Faculty - Adjunct Professor, School of Education, (ESL) Endorsement

About North Park Founded in 1891, North Park University is a Christian university affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church of over 3,200 students from around the country and the world. North Park University is located in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago, one of the most ethnically diverse zip codes in the United States. It is nine miles from downtown Chicago. The North Park campus has often been referred to as an oasis in the heart of the city – a place where students from urban, rural, and suburban backgrounds alike can call home. And all of this within the major metropolitan backdrop of Chicago: one of the world’s largest and most diversified economies, renowned for its museums and music, and voted best large city in the U.S. for four years in a row by Condé Nast Traveler. Mission The mission of North Park University is to prepare students for lives of significance and service through education in the liberal arts, professional studies, and theology. Vision Building on our core institutional identity—Christian, city-centered, intercultural—our vision is to create a university of uncommon character and enduring excellence, where faith, learning, and service meet. Responsibilities: Instructions for the course(s) are listed below. The courses listed below represent those offered in the School of Education. For full course descriptions, please refer to the catalog at northpark.edu. North Park University offers a comprehensive English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement program for educators seeking to enhance their skills in teaching English language learners. The program comprises six courses, totaling 18 semester hours, and is available to both undergraduate and graduate students. Required Courses: Introduction to Linguistics Undergraduate Level: EDUC 3601 Graduate Level: EDUC 5601 Sociolinguistics and Cross-Cultural Differences Undergraduate Level: EDUC 3602 Graduate Level: EDUC 5602 Theoretical Foundations of Teaching ESL and Foreign Languages Undergraduate Level: EDUC 3603 Graduate Level: EDUC 5603 Assessment of ESL and Bilingual Students Undergraduate Level: EDUC 3604 Graduate Level: EDUC 5604 Methods and Materials for Teaching ESL and Foreign Languages Undergraduate Level: EDUC 3605 Graduate Level: EDUC 5605 ESL Practicum Undergraduate Level: EDUC 3540 Graduate Level: EDUC 5540 As part-time instructors, adjunct faculty are contracted on a term-by-term basis. There is no guarantee of continuous employment. The adjunct instructor will teach to a diverse student population. Course timing is at the discretion of the academic department offering the course. The Adjunct faculty will be informed of the course's timing before being offered an official contract. In some instances, flexibility in course timing may be available. The list of duties below represents the minimum expectations of all faculty: o Utilize the NP syllabus template, approved textbooks, supplemental course materials, and Canvas LMS. o Submit a personalized course syllabus to the dean in electronic format at least one week before the course start date. o Adhere to the printed course schedule meeting times and locations. o While there is no formal office hours requirement, you are expected to be available to students outside of class by email and by appointment as needed. o Ensure that all assessments within the course are graded and returned to the students promptly. o Mid-term grades must be submitted for traditional undergraduate classes. o Final grades and all course obligations must be completed by the due date published by the Registrar each term, typically the week after finals. This is required for the adjunct assignment & contract to be considered satisfactorily fulfilled. o Attendance records: Federal regulations require North Park University to certify for financial aid purposes that students who receive a non-passing grade have attended classes and to determine the last date they participated in an academic-related activity. Thus, faculty must document the last date a student participated in an academically related activity, which includes attending class, taking an exam, or other similar activities. Requirements Master’s degree in English as a Second Language, TESOL, or related field with certification or endorsement in ESL/TESOL Possess a clear understanding of North Park University’s mission of Christian higher education. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Desired: Terminal degree in a related field. Experience using Canvas or a comparable learning management system (LMS). Experience teaching at a university level. Familiarity with online instruction.

Chicago, IL, USA

Negotiable Salary

Faculty - Adjunct Professor, Biology63499973191041122

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Faculty - Adjunct Professor, Biology

About North Park Founded in 1891, North Park University is a Christian university affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church of over 3,200 students from around the country and the world. North Park University is located in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago, one of the most ethnically diverse zip codes in the United States. It is nine miles from downtown Chicago. The North Park campus has often been referred to as an oasis in the heart of the city – a place where students from urban, rural, and suburban backgrounds alike can call home. And all of this within the major metropolitan backdrop of Chicago: one of the world’s largest and most diversified economies, renowned for its museums and music, and voted best large city in the U.S. for four years in a row by Condé Nast Traveler. Mission The mission of North Park University is to prepare students for lives of significance and service through education in the liberal arts, professional studies, and theology. Vision Building on our core institutional identity—Christian, city-centered, intercultural—our vision is to create a university of uncommon character and enduring excellence, where faith, learning, and service meet. Responsibilities: The courses listed below are representative of courses in the Department of Biology. Courses with the most immediate/consistent need are listed first and bolded. For full-course descriptions, view the catalog at northpark.edu. BIOL1180 – Introduction to Environmental Science (lecture and lab) BIOL1260 – Introduction to Cell Biology (lecture and lab) BIOL2360 – Medical Terminology (online or in-person) BIOL2100 – Topics in Biology (lecture on rotating topics) BIOL1250 – Introduction to Human Anatomy (lecture and lab) BIOL2110 – Economic Botany (lecture) BIOL2280 – Introduction to Botany (lecture and lab) BIOL2910 – Microbiology (lecture and lab) BIOL2930 – Advanced Human Physiology (lecture and lab) BIOL3210 – Genetics (lecture and lab) As a part-time instructor, adjunct faculty are contracted on a term-by-term basis. There is no guarantee of continuous employment. The adjunct instructor will teach to a diverse student population. Course timing is at the discretion of the academic department offering the course. Adjunct faculty will be made aware of the timing of the course prior to the offering of an official contract for the course. In some instances, flexibility in course timing may be available. The list off duties below represents minimum expectations of all faculty: Utilize the NP syllabus template, approved textbooks and supplemental course materials, and Canvas LMS. Submit personalized course syllabus to dean in electronic format one (1) week prior to course start date. Adhere to printed course schedule meeting times and locations. While there is not a formal office hours requirement, it is expected that you will be available to students outside of class by email and by appointment as needed. Ensure that all assessments within the course are graded and returned to the students promptly. Mid-term grades are required to be submitted for traditional undergraduate classes. Final grades and all course obligations must be completed by the due date published by the Registrar each term, typically the week after finals. This is required for the adjunct assignment & contract to be considered satisfactorily fulfilled. Attendance records: North Park University is required by federal regulations to certify for financial aid purposes that students who receive a non-passing grade have attended classes and to also determine the last date they participated in an academic related activity. Thus, it is necessary for faculty to document the last date a student participated in an academically related activity which includes attending class, taking an exam, etc. Requirements Master’s degree in a related field. Possess a clear understanding of North Park University’s mission of Christian higher education. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Desired: Terminal degree in a related field. Experience using Canvas or comparable learning management system (LMS). Experience teaching at a university level. Familiarity with online instruction.

Chicago, IL, USA

Negotiable Salary

Faculty - Adjunct Professor, School of Education, (SPED) Endorsement63499810279809123

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Faculty - Adjunct Professor, School of Education, (SPED) Endorsement

About North Park Founded in 1891, North Park University is a Christian university affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church of over 3,200 students from around the country and the world. North Park University is located in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago, one of the most ethnically diverse zip codes in the United States. It is nine miles from downtown Chicago. The North Park campus has often been referred to as an oasis in the heart of the city – a place where students from urban, rural, and suburban backgrounds alike can call home. And all of this within the major metropolitan backdrop of Chicago: one of the world’s largest and most diversified economies, renowned for its museums and music, and voted best large city in the U.S. for four years in a row by Condé Nast Traveler. Mission The mission of North Park University is to prepare students for lives of significance and service through education in the liberal arts, professional studies, and theology. Vision Building on our core institutional identity—Christian, city-centered, intercultural—our vision is to create a university of uncommon character and enduring excellence, where faith, learning, and service meet. Responsibilities: Instructions for the course(s) are listed below. The courses listed below represent those offered in the School of Education. For full course descriptions, please refer to the catalog at northpark.edu. North Park University offers a comprehensive Special Education (SPED) LBS1 Endorsement program for educators seeking to enhance their skills in teaching special education. Four classes are required for the LBS1 approval. These courses are available to both undergraduate and graduate students; undergraduate courses are 3000-level, graduate courses are 5000-level. Required Courses: Survey of Teaching Exceptional Learners Undergraduate Level: EDUC 3430 Graduate Level: EDUC 5430 Characteristics of Special Needs Students Undergraduate Level: EDUC 3431 Graduate Level: EDUC 5431 Psychological and Educational Assessment for Special Populations Undergraduate Level: EDUC 3436 Graduate Level: EDUC 5436 Methods of Teaching Students With Special Needs Undergraduate Level: EDUC 3437 Graduate Level: EDUC 5437 As part-time instructors, adjunct faculty are contracted on a term-by-term basis. There is no guarantee of continuous employment. The adjunct instructor will teach to a diverse student population. Course timing is at the discretion of the academic department offering the course. The Adjunct faculty will be informed of the course's timing before being offered an official contract. In some instances, flexibility in course timing may be available. The list of duties below represents the minimum expectations of all faculty: o Utilize the NP syllabus template, approved textbooks, supplemental course materials, and Canvas LMS. o Submit a personalized course syllabus to the dean in electronic format at least one week before the course start date. o Adhere to the printed course schedule meeting times and locations. o While there is no formal office hours requirement, you are expected to be available to students outside of class by email and by appointment as needed. o Ensure that all assessments within the course are graded and returned to the students promptly. o Mid-term grades must be submitted for traditional undergraduate classes. o Final grades and all course obligations must be completed by the due date published by the Registrar each term, typically the week after finals. This is required for the adjunct assignment & contract to be considered satisfactorily fulfilled. o Attendance records: Federal regulations require North Park University to certify for financial aid purposes that students who receive a non-passing grade have attended classes and to determine the last date they participated in an academic-related activity. Thus, faculty must document the last date a student participated in an academically related activity, which includes attending class, taking an exam, or other similar activities. Requirements Master’s degree in Special Education Possess a clear understanding of North Park University’s mission of Christian higher education. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Desired: Terminal degree in a related field. Experience using Canvas or a comparable learning management system (LMS). Experience teaching at a university level. Familiarity with online instruction.

Chicago, IL, USA

Negotiable Salary

Faculty - Adjunct Professor, School of Business and Nonprofit Management63499967782019124

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Faculty - Adjunct Professor, School of Business and Nonprofit Management

About North Park Founded in 1891, North Park University is a Christian university affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church of over 3,200 students from around the country and the world. North Park University is located in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago, one of the most ethnically diverse zip codes in the United States. It is nine miles from downtown Chicago. The North Park campus has often been referred to as an oasis in the heart of the city – a place where students from urban, rural, and suburban backgrounds alike can call home. And all of this within the major metropolitan backdrop of Chicago: one of the world’s largest and most diversified economies, renowned for its museums and music, and voted best large city in the U.S. for four years in a row by Condé Nast Traveler. Mission The mission of North Park University is to prepare students for lives of significance and service through education in the liberal arts, professional studies, and theology. Vision Building on our core institutional identity—Christian, city-centered, intercultural—our vision is to create a university of uncommon character and enduring excellence, where faith, learning, and service meet. Responsibilities: The adjunct faculty member is responsible for maintaining academic standards and professional expertise in a particular discipline. The individual is expected to act in a professional manner in all activities related to the academic role and in interactions with colleagues, students, and peers. A commitment to North Park’s mission of Christian higher education is required. The School of Business and Nonprofit Management have ongoing openings in the following areas: Economics Accounting Finance Marketing Nonprofit Management Human Resources, Talent Development Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Ethical Leadership Organizational Behavior and Change Management As a part-time instructor, adjunct faculty are contracted on a term-by-term basis. There is no guarantee of continuous employment. The adjunct instructor will teach to a diverse student population. Course timing is at the discretion of the academic department offering the course. Adjunct faculty will be made aware of the timing of the course prior to the offering of an official contract for the course. In some instances, flexibility in course timing may be available. The list off duties below represents minimum expectations of all faculty: Attends an adjunct faculty orientation with the Associate Dean within the first semester of teaching at North Park University. Adheres to University Rules and Procedures, which reflect Federal, state, and local laws that govern the educational process. Participates in campus‐wide activities, meetings, and events when possible and/or at the request of the department chair/division director/dean. Is readily available to the department chair/division director/dean. Prepares syllabi, course materials, and supplemental materials as needed. Maintains accurate records of student attendance, assignments, and course grades. Completes required midterm and final grades in accordance with university policy and deadlines. Teaches all scheduled classes on the assigned day of the week and time unless otherwise specified by the department chair/division director/dean. Demonstrates a commitment to encourage student growth and learning. Integrates techniques which support a diversity of perspectives in the classroom and encourages equity and inclusion. Uses appropriate technology to enhance instruction and the student learning experience. Ready to utilize Microsoft Teams, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft applications to support instruction. Ready to utilize a learning management system, such as Canvas, to encourage student engagement. Documents available office hours in the course syllabus. Promotes and maintains a positive and safe educational environment, free from harassment and discrimination (disability, harassment). Complies with all aspects of the contractual agreement. Requirements Master’s degree in the discipline, doctorate is preferred. Experience teaching in higher education or equivalent experience. Demonstrates professional development and subject matter expertise using current and effective teaching techniques. High level of competency as it relates to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the classroom. Maintains current licensure or certifications, as required. Typically provides own transportation to the University or technology to access an online classroom.

Chicago, IL, USA

Negotiable Salary