What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct (Per Course) Teaching Opportunities position at University of Illinois Springfield?
Posting Category: Hide Apply Now
The University of Illinois Springfield has occasional need for individuals to teach on a per-course, or “adjunct” basis. Qualified individuals are welcome to apply to the specific adjunct posting for one or more departments/schools on the Adjunct Job Board at https://go.uis.edu/adjunct-jobs . A unit may contact an applicant when a need for someone with their qualifications and experience arises. View Adjunct FAQ: https://www.uis.edu/academic-affairs/faculty-resources/adjunct-opportunities
Important note: In order to maintain employment eligibility, adjunct faculty are required to complete mandatory annual employee training, including (but not limited to) Ethics, and Preventing Harassment & Discrimination. Adjunct faculty teaching online courses must successfully complete the Building Digital Community (BDC) self-paced course during their first semester teaching online to be eligible to teach additional online courses at UIS. BDC is offered free of charge through the Center for Online Learning, Research and Service (COLRS). Email COLRS (colrs@uis.edu) to enroll in BDC.
Application Instructions: Link to job postings for programs that occasionally have a need for adjunct "per course" instructors: https://go.uis.edu/adjunct-jobs
About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves approximately 4,000 students in 60 undergraduate programs of study, 41 minors, 44 graduate programs of study, 1 doctorate, 43 graduate certificates, coursework that leads to 8 ISBE endorsements. The academic curriculum offers students a strong liberal arts core, a wide range of professional programs, and close faculty interaction. Making the most of its location in the state capital, UIS is broadly engaged in public policy and service. Its diverse student body includes traditional, non-traditional, and international students. Twenty-five percent of majors are in 17 undergraduate and graduate online degree programs and the campus has received several national awards for its implementation of online learning. UIS faculty are committed teachers, active scholars, and professionals in service to society. The University emphasizes excellence in teaching, and faculty are also expected to provide a balance of scholarship and service activities to meet requirements for tenure and promotion. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at https://www.uis.edu
About Springfield, Illinois: https://www.uis.edu/academic-affairs/about-our-springfield-community
Adjunct employment FAQ: https://go.uis.edu/adjunct-faq
UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.
The University of Illinois Springfield has occasional need for individuals to teach on a per-course, or “adjunct” basis. Qualified individuals are welcome to apply to the specific adjunct posting for one or more departments/schools on the Adjunct Job Board at https://go.uis.edu/adjunct-jobs . A unit may contact an applicant when a need for someone with their qualifications and experience arises. View Adjunct FAQ: https://www.uis.edu/academic-affairs/faculty-resources/adjunct-opportunities
Important note: In order to maintain employment eligibility, adjunct faculty are required to complete mandatory annual employee training, including (but not limited to) Ethics, and Preventing Harassment & Discrimination. Adjunct faculty teaching online courses must successfully complete the Building Digital Community (BDC) self-paced course during their first semester teaching online to be eligible to teach additional online courses at UIS. BDC is offered free of charge through the Center for Online Learning, Research and Service (COLRS). Email COLRS (colrs@uis.edu) to enroll in BDC.
Application Instructions: Link to job postings for programs that occasionally have a need for adjunct "per course" instructors: https://go.uis.edu/adjunct-jobs
About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves approximately 4,000 students in 60 undergraduate programs of study, 41 minors, 44 graduate programs of study, 1 doctorate, 43 graduate certificates, coursework that leads to 8 ISBE endorsements. The academic curriculum offers students a strong liberal arts core, a wide range of professional programs, and close faculty interaction. Making the most of its location in the state capital, UIS is broadly engaged in public policy and service. Its diverse student body includes traditional, non-traditional, and international students. Twenty-five percent of majors are in 17 undergraduate and graduate online degree programs and the campus has received several national awards for its implementation of online learning. UIS faculty are committed teachers, active scholars, and professionals in service to society. The University emphasizes excellence in teaching, and faculty are also expected to provide a balance of scholarship and service activities to meet requirements for tenure and promotion. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at https://www.uis.edu
About Springfield, Illinois: https://www.uis.edu/academic-affairs/about-our-springfield-community
Adjunct employment FAQ: https://go.uis.edu/adjunct-faq
UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.
- You will not pay Social Security taxes and your earning will not be on your Social Security Record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.
- Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your:
- Social Security benefit and
- Social Security benefit as a spouse