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Adjunct Faculty - Earth and Space Science (Undergraduate)
Aurora University
Application
Details
Posted: 20-Nov-25
Location: Aurora
Internal Number: 5148280
Aurora University invites talented adjunct faculty who are passionate about teaching and learning to apply for this position. Adjunct faculty are qualified part-time instructors offered teaching opportunities based on course demand and staffing needs.
Teaching Responsibilities
Aurora University is seeking qualified instructors to teach NSM-1400: Earth and Space Science. This is an in-person 16-week course at our Aurora campus starting January 12, 2026.
Available sections:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:40AM-11:45AM
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:00PM-1:05PM
Course Description: NSM-1400: Earth and Space Science (4 semester hours)
This course includes an overview of those sciences that collectively seek to understand our dynamic Earth and its relationship to the larger universe. Includes material from the fields of geology, oceanography, meteorology and astronomy through which we examine the physical laws and natural processes that have helped to shape and change Earth and the universe around it. An introduction to astronomy will explore the universe and solar system, including basic cosmological principles, the life and death of stars, and the objects in our solar system.
Instructors will also be expected to hold weekly meetings with the course coordinator.
Minimum Qualifications
While a terminal degree is preferred, a master's degree in Earth Science, Physics, Astronomy, or a related field is required.
College-level teaching experience preferred.
Must be able to provide evidence that qualifications align with the minimums listed in our faculty qualifications policy.
Aurora University (AU) is committed to the transformative power of learning by creating a student-centered environment and an equity of experience and opportunity, to ensure that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome and included. Our culture of collaboration, generosity, and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty, and staff.
AU is grounded in the transformative opportunity it provides to a diverse student body. As a private university with a public mission and a commitment to making a difference in peoples’ lives, AU has a long history of resilience and of providing access to an education that values innovation, focuses on continuous improvement, and has a positive impact on the communities we serve. We are proud of our service to and economic impact on the state of Illinois, where over 80% of our students stay to live and work, where 90% of our students come from, and where we foster strong community partnerships to develop the workforce in areas such as nursing, education, business, technology, and social work.
We are looking for passionate and purposeful individuals who represent the full diversity of Aurora and who demonstrate a se...nsitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, identity, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at AU, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and community partners.
