Part Time Faculty, Career & Life Design

Description

The Department of Career & Life Design offers a suite of career education and career experience courses to help students explore, navigate, and design their academic and professional lives. Housed within both the Career Center and the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at DePaul University, we currently offer courses for all DePaul undergraduates. Hiring for part-time teaching opportunities will occur on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year, and we invite those interested to submit an application to express their interest. Applicants with expertise that matches course scheduling needs will be contacted for an interview. Academic course schedules fluctuate from quarter to quarter and the department will work with selected individuals 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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations
• Strong communication skills
• Experience using digital tools in the classroom and/or workplace
• Previous experience teaching, career coaching, advising, and/or working in higher education
• Knowledge of career management, life planning, leadership development, professional development, experiential learning, design thinking, and/or workplace trends
• Master’s Degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver content to groups in a hybrid and/or fully online setting
• At least two years classroom or structured instruction experience

 

Application Instructions

For more information about the Department of Career & Life Design's course offerings, click here. In your cover letter, please specify which course(s) you would like your application to be considered for.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

EEO Statement

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, martial status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcomed and supported.

Required Background Check:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check.  Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check. 

Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:

Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire.  A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is a reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected.  For more information, please visit the following pages:  

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)

Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act

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