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College of Education - Department of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership
Specialized Faculty - Lecturers

The Department of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership in the College of Education, at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, seeks faculty for adjunct Lecturer positions.  Specialized Faculty are responsible for teaching assigned courses throughout the semester. Courses in the Department of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership are taught face-to-face, off campus, hybrid, or online based on course catalog. High-needs areas of instruction include courses that meet specific endorsement, licensure, core, and/or foundations requirements. For a full list of programs offered please visit our website at https://education.illinois.edu/program-finder?department=epol.

 Responsibilities of the Specialized Faculty:

• Design and teach undergraduate and graduate level EPOL courses, on-campus and/or online.
• Mentor and oversee Graduate Teaching Assistants when appropriate.
• Meet with instructors of other sections when appropriate.
• Ability and interest in advising and mentoring graduate students when appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in education or related field, or terminal degree (e.g. J.D. or M.D.)Minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience OR relevant field experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching in higher education settings
• Ability to teach in high needs areas of instruction
• Record of evidence of preparation to teach graduate courses in in EPOL

Salary and appointment information: These positions will be filled each semester based on course enrollments and teaching needs for the department. These positions are hired between zero and 100% time and will not include benefits. Part-time faculty lecturers are hired to teach at $1,550 per credit hour for each course taught. Courses range from 1-4 credit hours.

 To ensure full consideration, please create your candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu. A complete application will include the following: 

• A cover letter expressing your interest and qualifications for this Specialized Faculty call, including your area(s) of expertise, and preferred courses or content areas
• Curriculum vita or resume 
• Names and contact information of three professional references.  

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on May 1, 2025.  Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting.  Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information regarding the position, you may contact Rachel Roegman roegman@illinois.edu.For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.