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: 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. Ensure that all assessments within the course are graded and returned to the students promptly. Mid-term grades must 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: 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. Minimum Qualifications: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr North Park University
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