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Infographic showing various Educational Studies job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Part Time. Highlights an 75% In-person, and 25% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $58,208 per year, or $28 per hour.

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

Chicago, IL • On-site

DePaul
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Adjunct Faculty - Department of Teacher Education, Kinesiology, and Educational Studies - Middle Grades and Secondary Education
Full-time Faculty Positions
Full-time faculty positions will be posted on a per-opening basis. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Applicants will be evaluated at the college/school level for the position which they are submitting an application. Unless noted by a close date, positions will remain open until they are filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Part-time Faculty Positions
DePaul University invites expressions of interest for a pool of qualified Part Time Faculty to teach courses in a variety of disciplines across all 10 colleges and schools. Individuals may enter expressions of interest by submitting their credentials to any posting for which they are qualified to teach. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Screening of individuals in the pool is ongoing, depending on curricular need and funding. Individuals will be contacted by the department if they reach the finalist stage for teaching a particular course or set of courses. The pool will remain in place until the closing date specified in the posting details; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond that time must resubmit. All individuals in the pool will be notified by email when the posting is closed.
Below you will find the details for the posting including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening or submitting your interest in teaching. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button.
Posting Details
Job ID: 143799
College/School: Chicago, IL - College of Education
Position Description:
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 Secondary 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 MIddle Grades and Secondary Education Program seeks applicants with expertise and experience in the following areas:
  • Middle Grades and Secondary Education Generalist
  • Middle Grades and Secondary English Language Arts Methods
  • Middle Grades and Secondary Math Methods
  • Middle Grades and Secondary Science Methods
  • Middle Grades and Secondary History and Social Sciences Methods
  • Middle Grades and Secondary Assessment
  • Middle Grades and Secondary Content Area Literacy

The Supplemental Questions pertain to applicants' expertise in Middle Grades and Secondary Education.
Qualifications:
  • Applicants must have a Master's degree. Some courses may require a Doctorate degree.
  • 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.
  • Applicants for Middle Grades and Secondary Education methods courses must have a minimum of 5 years of experience at the level of licensure.
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:
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.
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