Adjunct Professor, Education – SPED Endorsement

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Adjunct Professor teaching Special Education courses at North Park University's School of Education. Responsibilities include course preparation and student engagement with a diverse population.

Posted 6/24/2026part-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $3,400 per semesterWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Instructions for the course(s) are listed below.
North Park University offers a comprehensive Special Education (SPED) LBS1 Endorsement program for educators seeking to enhance their skills in teaching special education.
As part-time instructors, adjunct faculty are contracted on a term-by-term basis.
The adjunct instructor will teach to a diverse student population.
Course timing is at the discretion of the academic department offering the course.
Utilize the NP syllabus template, approved textbooks, supplemental course materials, and Canvas LMS.
Submit a personalized course syllabus to the dean in electronic format at least one week before the course start date.
Adhere to the printed course schedule meeting times and locations.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

No benefits provided.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Master’s degree in Special EducationTerminal degree in a related fieldExperience teaching at a university levelFamiliarity with online instruction

Soft Skills

Excellent oral communication skillsExcellent written communication skills