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National Louis University · 5 months ago

Writing Corequisite Instructor - Undergraduate College - Chicago Campus

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

National Louis University’s Undergraduate College is seeking Writing Corequisite Adjunct Instructors for the Fall 2025 Term. The role involves teaching undergraduate courses, supporting first-year students, and collaborating with a team to enhance the educational experience through innovative and data-driven instruction.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Plan and facilitate impactful class sessions, focused on supporting 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 associated General 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

Solicit student input (with careful 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

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

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

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

Qualification

Masters degreeTeaching experienceDigital tools for teachingDiverse studentsBilingual (Spanish-English)Classroom managementEmpathyAgility in pedagogyEffective communicationCollaboration skills

Required

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

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

Preferred

Teaching to students of diverse backgrounds and abilities strongly preferred

Spanish-English bilingual or experience teaching English Language Learners, a plus

Teaching Philosophy

Sample Syllabus

Additional Licenses/Certifications

Course Evaluations

Benefits

Training resources for professional development

Access to shared governance as a part of our Adjunct Council

Retirement plans

Educational opportunities

Paid time off

Company

National Louis University

For more than 125 years, National Louis University has offered a progressive and professional education that builds careers and strengthens communities.

Founded in 1886

Chicago, Illinois, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.nl.edu/

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