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Description

The Elmhurst Learning and Success Academy (ELSA), a four-year certificate program for students with disabilities, is seeking an individual to teach multiple ELSA courses in fall 2026 and spring 2027:

• ELS 052-86 Math Concepts; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:00-9:40 AM (First 8 weeks of fall semester, start date = September 1, 2026). This course introduces and reinforces math skills needed for everyday living. The students will demonstrate and apply knowledge to experience dealing with money, measurement, time, estimation, and the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Problem-solving and critical thinking skills will be integrated into the lessons to improve the students' decision-making skills.
• ELS 082- 86 Financial Smarts I; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:00-9:40 AM (Second 8 weeks of fall semester, start date = October 27, 2026). This course provides students with an introduction to the financial aspects of everyday life. One of the keys to success not only means having the "know-how" but also being able to make the right financial decisions based on knowledge. The focus of the course will be the essential elements of budgeting, determining costs and expenses, check writing, financial planning, and learning the skills needed to be a better consumer.
• ELS 083-85 Financial Smarts II; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:00-9:40 AM (Start date = February 2, 2027). This course is a continuation of Financial Smarts I.

Successful ELSA Adjuncts are invested in being collaborative, possess the desire to work in higher education, and are open to working with students with varying abilities.

Position Status: Exempt

Salary Range: The pay range is $3,800-$4,000 for a standard 1.0 credit (4 semester hour) course. New part-time faculty start at $3,800 (Adjunct Level 1).

Work Location: This position is ineligible for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and delivers Math Concepts and Financial Smarts instruction in the classroom.
• Collaborates with ELSA Director and adjunct faculty to evaluate, revise, and develop curriculum as needed for mastery of course content.
• Provides students with assessment and clear feedback regarding academic performance.
• Documents student progress and maintains accurate records such as attendance, grading, and achievement of student learning outcomes.
• Maintains office hours.

Other Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Special Education, Higher Education, Counseling or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to collaborate and build rapport with students.
• Open to problem-solving.
• Flexibility to work with staff regarding student/class needs.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

The essential functions of this position are primarily performed in an indoor setting with limited exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Work is often sedentary in nature and requires remaining in a stationary position for extended periods. Required abilities include speaking and hearing for in-person and virtual communication, using close and distance vision when reading documents or viewing screens, and performing tasks with repetitive fine motor skills. Work may require occasional lifting, bending, carrying, or otherwise moving objects weighing up to 15 pounds. Qualified applicants who can perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations will be considered.

Benefits

An overview of Elmhurst University benefits is available here.

Instructions to Applicants

Please submit the following materials with application:

1. Curriculum vitae
2. Cover letter
3. Statement of teaching philosophy
4. Unofficial transcripts
5. Reference list

Please contact Jane Cannata, Director of ELSA, at [email protected], with questions.