Business/Data Analytics Adjunct Faculty- Chicago Campus

Overview

We are proactively recruiting at this time for openings expected in the future for our Adjunct Pool. The Graduate School of Business and Leadership at National Louis University seeks qualified professionals for adjunct teaching positions in Business/Data Analytics to teach in the new MS Business Data Analytics program and across other graduate business programs.

 

Adjunct faculty will be teaching courses like:

• Big Data Management and Databases
• Statistics for Business Data Analytics, etc.  

 

The Master of Science in Business Data Analytics (MSBDA) program supports students in cultivating their leadership abilities by teaching traditional strategies alongside customized techniques tailored to their strengths. The MSBDA seeks adjunct faculty who embody the program’s grounding in experiential education for adult learners.  The MSBDA is committed to expanding access for those who have historically encountered barriers due to geography, marginality, or economic status.  Our strength comes from a diverse student body, faculty, and staff. 

 

Availability:

Starting Summer Term, June 2025 and beyond

• Candidates must be available to work at the Chicago Campus
• Candidates must be available for Hybrid Low Residency courses during week 1, then move to online for the remaining weeks. Courses are offered on Saturday (9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.) and Sunday (9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.)

Essential Responsibilities

We are looking for a collaborative, dedicated, and student-centered colleague who will help us live this mission, particularly in the following ways:

 

Teaching

• Delivery of master’s level courses in Business Data Analytics, Research Methods, and/or other program courses as needed through online and campus-based formats

Passion for Student Success

• Contributions to continuous improvement of student outcomes in engagement, retention, graduation, and career advancement.
• Active involvement in the programs, tools, and events that enable students to learn and experience more about the field while pursuing their degree.

Qualifications

• Required terminal degree in business or related field with specialization in business or data analytics.
• • Masters Degree or above 
• Analytics-industry experience
• Candidates will have strong modeling, quantitative, and data management skills and professional experience or related research in business data analytics.
• Successful candidates with applied knowledge with SQL, Excel, R Studio, Tableau, etc.
• At least 5+ years of full-time professional practice experience in administrative, managerial, and/or executive positions engaged with analytics in decision-making.
• Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate effective experience both in teaching and in practice, with a minimum of a record of:
  • Experience teaching adult learners using experiential and active teaching methods
  • Effective teaching in online and hybrid/blended format
  • Effective teaching in higher education
  • Successful use of technology in teaching and course development
• Professionalism in and demonstrated commitment to working with diverse populations
• Commitment to student success, student professional growth, and effective professional advising.
• Appropriate professional memberships

 

NLU Inclusion Statement:

National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued.  We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us: they are truly a way of life for the NLU community. We recognize that differences in abilities, age, ethnicity, gender (identity and expression), race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and background bring richness to our work environment. We affirm diverse perspectives, innovative contributions, and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community. We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture.

Compensation and Benefits

At National Louis University, we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact.  Our institution values Adjunct Faculty's role in advancing our teaching mission and preparing