Maternal and Child Health Studies - Adjunct Instructor

We are proactively recruiting at this time for openings expected in the future. (Fall 24)

The Graduate School of Business & Leadership at National Louis University seeks qualified professionals for adjunct teaching positions for our unique undergraduate Maternal Child Health and graduate Human Lactation programs, offering an evidence-based curriculum for current or aspiring International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC). Our comprehensive program prepares students to become culturally sensitive practitioners and critical thinkers with a global outlook. Graduates are equipped to address maternal and child health equity, counsel parents on infant feeding, and engage with diverse healthcare and community audiences.

The Graduate School of Business and Leadership Maternal and Child Health Studies program offers holistic professional preparation and contemporary academic experience for students aiming to lead in lactation and public health, supported by flexible online courses and practical internships. Our program includes an IBLCE Pathway 2 concentration and offers the world's only graduate degree program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Current IBCLCs can deepen and specialize their clinical lactation practice through individualized research options guided by experienced scholar practitioners. Focused on improving public health, advancing social justice, and reducing health disparities, our program trains a multicultural workforce to support families within their own communities. With supportive guidance through clinical internships and specialized knowledge for clinical practice and advocacy, our program is eligible for Federal Student Aid, making it ideal for students needing financial support to qualify for the International Board Lactation Consultant Exam. Our faculty have the unique opportunity to make a significant impact on maternal and child health equity by training future leaders and scholars in the field of Maternal Child Health and Human Lactation.

About NLU:

National Louis University (NLU) is looking to honor its past while defining a bold new future as a contemporary, comprehensive university that prepares diverse students for sustained professional success with a deep commitment to Access, Excellence, Innovation and Equity. We are a pioneering community that uses innovation to improve outcomes. NLU questions the status quo and strives to adapt and evolve with the changing needs of its students. We are a community that cares about each other and our students and we work collaboratively, tirelessly and quickly to advance change in the service of students. We have a long venerable history, but we are not typical. We seek to solve intractable social issues through education; we believe we have not succeeded until graduates achieve sustainable career related employment; and we foster a culture that promotes failing fast so that we may constantly improve our work.

Founded in 1886, National Louis University is a private not-for-profit university offering over 70 programs from short-term certificate through the doctoral level across its five colleges. The University serves over 10,000 students per year and has experienced unprecedented growth over the last several years. Most students are from Illinois, but the University also attracts students from throughout the U.S. and from around the world who take advantage of campus based, blended and online programming.

We work fearlessly to educate and retain our students. As a result, we have exceeded national benchmarks through our approach to appreciative advising and data-driven, personalized instruction. Our educational model is student focused, expects excellence, and provides personalized support in a data-driven environment. These key tenets are grounded by pillars of continuous improvement and innovation for quality growth and development.

WHO YOU ARE-

You are: Driven to Succeed.
You are energetic and passionate about a diverse student body that includes many first-generation students who are new to a college environment. To be successful teaching in this program, you must be committed to excellence in teaching and learning in Higher Education. The position requires you to be agile, creative and engaging while offering a new curriculum and an unparalleled experience to undergraduate students. Enthusiastic candidates have the belief that all students can be successful students. As an active team member, you believe in a supportive environment and a student-driven culture.

You will: Offer Best-in-Class Teaching and Learning.
You believe that your work has demonstrated your respect for education and the power that it holds. Each term, you will facilitate blended classes that utilize technology and data to drive instruction. You will work with a dedicated team of Coaches and Instructors, Content Experts and Data Analysts to determine how to personalize the learning experience for your students. In addition to teaching content, you will also focus on growth mindset among your students, increase non-cognitive skill development, nurture academic confidence, and prepare students for their professional pathways.

You are ready to: Make an Impact.
Each and every day, this program changes lives. You want to be a part of that meaningful innovation. You are someone that will always look for creative ways for students to earn success. We know this work is challenging, but we are in it together.

Develop and/or update course curriculum, assignments, and assessments in conjunction with Program Director
• Ensure course materials are current, relevant, and aligned with Course Learning Objectives and accreditation standards.
• Utilize the University's online learning management system to organize and present course content effectively (including but not limited to Brightspace, Panapto, and Simple Syllabus)
• Deliver engaging and interactive online lectures, discussions, and activities.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment that encourages student participation and collaboration.
• Employ diverse teaching strategies and technologies to accommodate different learning styles.
• Deliver engaging and interactive online lectures, discussions, and activities.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment that encourages student participation and collaboration.
• Employ diverse teaching strategies and technologies to accommodate different learning styles.
• Deliver engaging and interactive online lectures, discussions, and activities.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment that encourages student participation and collaboration.
• Employ diverse teaching strategies and technologies to accommodate different learning styles.
• Deliver engaging and interactive online lectures, discussions, and activities.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment that encourages student participation and collaboration.
• Employ diverse teaching strategies and technologies to accommodate different learning styles.
• Adhere to university policies, procedures, and accreditation requirements.
• Ensure course content and delivery comply with relevant academic and professional standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the department chair or program director.

Professional Experience

• Demonstrated expertise and experience in the subject area.
• Prior teaching experience at the graduate level, preferably in an online environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and technological skills.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment.
• Fluency in Spanish is highly preferred.

Education

• Doctoral degree preferred in the relevant field or a related discipline

Certifications/Licensure:

• International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in good professional standing.

The criteria for these positions vary but we recommend that candidates have a minimum of a Master's degree plus relevant experience in the field. Earned Doctorate degree is preferred. Previous teaching experience, preferably including online teaching; plus demonstrated scholarship.

*Current professional teaching experience preferred.