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Adjunct Faculty - Department of Teacher Education, Kinesiology, and Educational Studies - Elementary Education

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Posting Details

Job ID: 143793

College/School: Chicago, IL - College of Education
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The Department of Teacher Education, Kinesiology, and Educational Studies (DTEKES), in the College of Education, invites expressions of interest for part-time faculty teaching opportunities in Elementary Education for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. Part-time teaching positions are available throughout the academic year, including summer sessions. Applicants with expertise that matches course scheduling needs will be contacted for an interview. Academic course schedules fluctuate from quarter to quarter and selected individuals will work with department faculty to determine a quarterly schedule. Courses are not guaranteed; however, the Department does its best to give ample notice about available courses and potential course cancellations.

The Elementary Education Program seeks applicants with expertise and experience in the following areas:

• General Elementary Curriculum and Instruction
• Elementary Math Curriculum and Instruction
• Elementary Science Curriculum and Instruction
• Elementary Social Studies Curriculum and Instruction
• Elementary Assessment
• Elementary Literacy Curriculum and Instruction
• Elementary Arts Curriculum and Instruction (visual arts, music, drama, dance)

The Supplemental Questions pertain to applicants' expertise in Elementary Education.

Qualifications:

• Applicants must have at least a master's degree in the elementary education field. Some courses may require a doctoral degree.
• The candidate must have demonstrated experience working and teaching with children/adults working with elementary-age children (grades K-6).
• Our students represent many different perspectives and cultures, and the University strives to recruit and sustain a faculty community where all backgrounds are valued and supported.
• All applicants for Elementary Education Program methods courses must have a minimum of five years of licensed teaching experience in any grades from K-6.

Application Instructions:

Considerations:
Exceptions to standard rates may apply to courses with unique credit hours, supervision, labs, clinical/practicum courses, coaching, administrative tasks, and courses that are either over-enroled or under-enrolled.

General Compensation/Benefits Statement:
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

DePaul University offers a variety of benefit options for qualified part-time employees. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/part-time/Pages/default.aspx

About DePaul University's Academic Calendar:
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

Close Date: Jun 30, 2027

Salary Information: The anticipated hiring rate of this position is between $3,765 and $4,555 per course, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicant Documents

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Append string: DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.