Adjunct Lecturer positions in the MMM Program

Department : MCC Master of Management and Manufacturing

Northwestern University's McCormick School of Engineering invites applications for one or more part-time, non-benefits eligible, Adjunct Lecturer positions in the MMM Program.

Adjunct Lecturers are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in the designated discipline / field of study to students from a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences.

Teaching may include a variety of formats : face to face, remote, and online. Adjunct Lecturers are employed based on student enrollment and staffing needs.

The adjunct faculty contract contains no expectation or guarantee of continued employment.

This posting will be used also to obtain a pool of qualified candidates. As teaching needs arise, applications will be reviewed for possible interviews.

The number of adjunct faculty hired varies from academic term to term, depending upon the needs of the department.

Applications will only be accepted via online submission must include :

A statement of interest

A curriculum vitae

Responsibilities :

• Prepare and teach assigned courses at assigned class meetings, based on course catalog description and approved course outline;
• Prepare and objectively grade class assignments and exams within a timely manner, in accordance with course outcomes;
• Maintain accurate, transparent student records;
• Assist and foster student success through the maintenance of regularly scheduled office hours and timely responses to e-mail inquiries;
• Adhere to all administrative university policies such as the timely submission of completed midterm and final grades;
• Maintain appropriate professional development to stay current within assigned courses;

Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics; and

Other duties as assigned by contract and / or by the Course Coordinator including assessing course(s) taught for continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications :

Extensive professional experience and achievement in Design; Academic background in Engineering, Product Design, Business , relevant Design disciplines, or a closely related field;

Teaching experience at the college level; and Solid verbal and written communications skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Extensive professional experience and achievement in Design; Academic background in Engineering, Product Design, Business , relevant Design disciplines, or a closely related field;
• Teaching experience at the college level; and Solid verbal and written communications skills; Solid verbal and written communications skills;

and familiarity with learning management systems ( eg Canvas).

Please read ALL instructions and make preparations before proceeding to the application page :

• Applications will only be accepted via online submission (see link below).
• Please prepare all documents in advance as Adobe PDF files, and please be sure all information is entered correctly and accurately (especially names and email addresses), as there will be no opportunity for online revision after your application has been submitted.
• Please also prepare a list of names and email addresses for your external academic references; your references will be contacted directly by the online system and invited to upload their letters on your behalf.
• All required fields in the application form are marked with an asterisk and must be filled before clicking the Submit button.
• Be aware that incomplete applications cannot be saved.

Applications accepted here :

The Northwestern campus sits on the traditional homelands of the people of the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa as well as the Menominee, Miami and Ho-Chunk nations.

We acknowledge and honor the original people of the land upon which Northwestern University stands, and the Native people who remain on this land today.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.