Adjunct Pool - Instructors of Environmental Studies

Posting Number

F000467

Position Title

Adjunct Pool - Instructors of Environmental Studies

Department

Biology

Division

Academic Affairs

Faculty Status

Per Course Part-time Faculty

Supervisor Title

Coordinator of Environmental Studies

Status

Per Course Part-time Faculty

Tenure Track

No

Salary Range

$3,840 - $4,160

Position Summary

The Environmental Studies Program in the College of Arts and Sciences at North Central College invites applications for an adjunct position in Environmental Studies for the 2026 spring semester. The successful candidate will teach on a per‐course basis.

Common Courses Needing Instructors Include

• ENVI 105: The Science of Climate Change: Introduces the evidence for anthropogenic climate change, including how the global climate system works, the impact of human activities on climate, and climate modeling to predict future patterns. Examines physical, chemical and biological impacts of climate change and the pros and cons of options available to ameliorate the changes now underway. Includes integrated laboratory experience.
• ENVI 120: People and Nature: Introduction to interdisciplinary approaches from humanities, social sciences, sciences and sustainable business to understanding the economic, scientific, social and cultural complexity of U.S., transnational and global environmental issues. Introduces basic principles of environmental science, core texts from American environmental writers and essentials for understanding US environmental policy.

In your cover letter please address which of these courses you would be interested in teaching and your background in the subject.

Candidates with a master’s degree in the field or a related area and college‐level teaching experience will be considered. A terminal degree is preferred.

Founded in 1861, North Central College is a nationally recognized institution of about 3000 students, located in Naperville, IL, a thriving suburb just west of Chicago. North Central College is within walking distance of the Naperville Metra station and is next to downtown Naperville. For more information, please visit: . North Central College is an EEO Employer.

Interested candidates should complete the application at: . You will be asked to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references.

For further information, contact Chandreyee Mitra, Program Coordinator of Environmental Studies, at [email protected].

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Employment Conditions

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College’s background screening process.

Number Of Vacancies

2

EEO Statement

North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. North Central College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resource. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Open Until Filled

Yes

Additional Information

The budgeted salary range for this position is $3,840 – $4,160. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications, including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.