Who We Are:
For 140 years, National Louis University has been driven by one core belief: education changes lives. Since our founding, we've stayed grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity, and we've never wavered from the idea that education is the greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community built on continuous improvement and a genuine commitment to serving those we teach. Through education, we empower change and build stronger, healthier communities. Our hard-working team runs on collaboration...
Who We Are:
For 140 years, National Louis University has been driven by one core belief: education changes lives. Since our founding, we've stayed grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity, and we've never wavered from the idea that education is the greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community built on continuous improvement and a genuine commitment to serving those we teach. Through education, we empower change and build stronger, healthier communities. Our hard-working team runs on collaboration and mutual respect, for one another and for every student we...
Who We Are:
For 140 years, National Louis University has been driven by one core belief: education changes lives. Since our founding, we've stayed grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity, and we've never wavered from the idea that education is the greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community built on continuous improvement and a genuine commitment to serving those we teach. Through education, we empower change and build stronger, healthier communities. Our hard-working team runs on collaboration and mutual respect, for one another and for every student we...
WHO WE ARE
National Louis University (NLU), founded in 1886, is a private, non-profit university based in Chicago, IL serving nearly 10,000 students across five colleges. Accelerate U is a new division at the university offering rapid pathways to high-demand skills, post-secondary degrees, and an upwardly mobile job and career. The Accelerate U team works with employers and non-profit operators to build affordable academic and training pathways that 1) lead to an industry-recognized credential/certificate, 2) bridge to an in-demand, upwardly-mobile job, 3) include coaching and wraparound supports, and 4) grant participants Pell-eligible college credit that can build to a bachelor’s degree.
The Cybersecurity...
Who We Are:
For 140 years, National Louis University has been driven by one core belief: education changes lives. Since our founding, we've stayed grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity, and we've never wavered from the idea that education is the greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community built on continuous improvement and a genuine commitment to serving those we teach. Through education, we empower change and build stronger, healthier communities. Our hard-working team runs on collaboration and mutual respect, for one another and for every student we...
THE OPPORTUNITY
National Louis University (NLU) is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and mission-driven occupational therapist to serve as the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator for its developing Occupational Therapy program at the Chicago campus. The program will begin with a master’s degree pathway and may evaluate future degree options in response to workforce needs, accreditation expectations, and institutional priorities.
As NLU expands its healthcare professions portfolio, occupational therapy is a priority area in addressing healthcare disparities, strengthening workforce...
Who We Are:
For 140 years, National Louis University has been driven by one core belief: education changes lives. Since our founding, we've stayed grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity, and we've never wavered from the idea that education is the greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community built on continuous improvement and a genuine commitment to serving those we teach. Through education, we empower change and build stronger, healthier communities. Our hard-working team runs on collaboration and mutual respect, for one another and for every student we...
Who We Are:
For 140 years, National Louis University has been driven by one core belief: education changes lives. Since our founding, we've stayed grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity, and we've never wavered from the idea that education is the greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community built on continuous improvement and a genuine commitment to serving those we teach. Through education, we empower change and build stronger, healthier communities. Our hard-working team runs on collaboration and mutual respect, for one another and for every student we...
THE OPPORTUNITY
The National College of Education (NCE) at National Louis University (NLU) seeks a dynamic educator with demonstrated expertise in educational leadership to join its faculty as Assistant Director of Residency Program in the School of Teacher Preparation. This is a full-time 12-month administrative faculty position, Professional Practice track, rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.
NLU’s School of Teacher Preparation Programs serves PK-12 educators by offering a variety of degree programs including MAT...
Who We Are:
For 140 years, National Louis University has been driven by one core belief: education changes lives. Since our founding, we've stayed grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity, and we've never wavered from the idea that education is the greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community built on continuous improvement and a genuine commitment to serving those we teach. Through education, we empower change and build stronger, healthier communities. Our hard-working team runs on collaboration and mutual respect, for one another and for every student we...
Who We Are:
For 140 years, National Louis University has been driven by one core belief: education changes lives. Since our founding, we've stayed grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity, and we've never wavered from the idea that education is the greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community built on continuous improvement and a genuine commitment to serving those we teach. Through education, we empower change and build stronger, healthier communities. Our hard-working team runs on collaboration and mutual respect, for one another and for every student we...
Who We Are:
For 140 years, National Louis University has been driven by one core belief: education changes lives. Since our founding, we've stayed grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity, and we've never wavered from the idea that education is the greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community built on continuous improvement and a genuine commitment to serving those we teach. Through education, we empower change and build stronger, healthier communities. Our hard-working team runs on collaboration and mutual respect, for one another and for every student we...
Who We Are:
For 140 years, National Louis University has been driven by one core belief: education changes lives. Since our founding, we've stayed grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity, and we've never wavered from the idea that education is the greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community built on continuous improvement and a genuine commitment to serving those we teach. Through education, we empower change and build stronger, healthier communities. Our hard-working team runs on collaboration and mutual respect, for one another and for every student we...
Who We Are:
For 140 years, National Louis University has been driven by one core belief: education changes lives. Since our founding, we've stayed grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity, and we've never wavered from the idea that education is the greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community built on continuous improvement and a genuine commitment to serving those we teach. Through education, we empower change and build stronger, healthier communities. Our hard-working team runs on collaboration and mutual respect, for one another and for every student we...
Who We Are:
For 140 years, National Louis University has been driven by one core belief: education changes lives. Since our founding, we've stayed grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity, and we've never wavered from the idea that education is the greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community built on continuous improvement and a genuine commitment to serving those we teach. Through education, we empower change and build stronger, healthier communities. Our hard-working team runs on collaboration and mutual respect, for one another and for every student we...
THE OPPORTUNITY
The National College of Education (NCE) at National Louis University (NLU) seeks a dynamic educator with demonstrated expertise in educational leadership to join its faculty as Director of Advanced Professional Programs. This is a full-time 12-month administrative faculty position, Professional Practice track, rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.
NLU’s School of Advanced Professional Programs serves PK-12 educators by offering a variety of degree programs including M.Ed./Ed.S in Curriculum and Instruction, Reading, Learning...
Who We Are:
For 140 years, National Louis University has been driven by one core belief: education changes lives. Since our founding, we've stayed grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity, and we've never wavered from the idea that education is the greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community built on continuous improvement and a genuine commitment to serving those we teach. Through education, we empower change and build stronger, healthier communities. Our hard-working team runs on collaboration and mutual respect, for one another and for every student we...
Who We Are:
For 140 years, National Louis University has been driven by one core belief: education changes lives. Since our founding, we've stayed grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity, and we've never wavered from the idea that education is the greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community built on continuous improvement and a genuine commitment to serving those we teach. Through education, we empower change and build stronger, healthier communities. Our hard-working team runs on collaboration and mutual respect, for one another and for every student we...
Who We Are:
For 140 years, National Louis University has been driven by one core belief: education changes lives. Since our founding, we've stayed grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity, and we've never wavered from the idea that education is the greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community built on continuous improvement and a genuine commitment to serving those we teach. Through education, we empower change and build stronger, healthier communities. Our hard-working team runs on collaboration and mutual respect, for one another and for every student we...
National Louis University is seeking a board-certified Osteopathic, Allopathic Physician, or Physician Assistant for a part-time Associate Medical Director position in a new Physician Assistant (PA) program. This position is an active participant in the program, supporting the development and implementation of program competencies to meet current practice standards as they relate to the Physician Assistant role.
The Associate Medical Director will assist the Program Director by providing medical guidance for didactic and the program and clinical curricular components in which PA students learn and practice the skills essential to professional interactions with physicians in the medical...
THE OPPORTUNITY
National Louis University’s (NLU’s) Undergraduate College (UGC) is seeking a full-time Open Rank Professor of Science.
The sciences at National Louis University are an integral part of our Undergraduate College instruction and we require science courses to ensure that students are equipped with the critical thinking and data-literacy skills needed to evaluate evidence, navigate complex real-world issues, and make informed, objective decisions in an increasingly technological society. The Open Rank Professor of Science would be responsible for teaching and revising curriculum for the Health Science sequence of courses, which are required science courses for that...
Who We Are:
For 140 years, National Louis University has been driven by one core belief: education changes lives. Since our founding, we've stayed grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity, and we've never wavered from the idea that education is the greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community built on continuous improvement and a genuine commitment to serving those we teach. Through education, we empower change and build stronger, healthier communities. Our hard-working team runs on collaboration and mutual respect, for one another and for every student we...
Who We Are:
For 140 years, National Louis University has been driven by one core belief: education changes lives. Since our founding, we've stayed grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity, and we've never wavered from the idea that education is the greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community built on continuous improvement and a genuine commitment to serving those we teach. Through education, we empower change and build stronger, healthier communities. Our hard-working team runs on collaboration and mutual respect, for one another and for every student we...
Who We Are:
For 140 years, National Louis University has been driven by one core belief: education changes lives. Since our founding, we've stayed grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity, and we've never wavered from the idea that education is the greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community built on continuous improvement and a genuine commitment to serving those we teach. Through education, we empower change and build stronger, healthier communities. Our hard-working team runs on collaboration and mutual respect, for one another and for every student we...
Who We Are:
For 140 years, National Louis University has been driven by one core belief: education changes lives. Since our founding, we've stayed grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity, and we've never wavered from the idea that education is the greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community built on continuous improvement and a genuine commitment to serving those we teach. Through education, we empower change and build stronger, healthier communities. Our hard-working team runs on collaboration and mutual respect, for one another and for every student we...
Who We Are:
For 140 years, National Louis University has been driven by one core belief: education changes lives. Since our founding, we've stayed grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity, and we've never wavered from the idea that education is the greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community built on continuous improvement and a genuine commitment to serving those we teach. Through education, we empower change and build stronger, healthier communities. Our hard-working team runs on collaboration and mutual respect, for one another and for every student we...
THE OPPORTUNITY
This full-time 10-month faculty member will have a teaching and service workload spread across three academic terms spanning Fall, Winter and Spring. Under the direction of the Executive Director of Nursing, Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing will implement the pedagogical strategies developed to support a concept-competency based curricular framework while critically appraising the designed curriculum for necessary quality improvement. Rank will be determined based on credentials and experience.
Who We Are:
For 140 years, National Louis University has been driven by one core belief: education changes lives. Since our founding, we've stayed grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity, and we've never wavered from the idea that education is the greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community built on continuous improvement and a genuine commitment to serving those we teach. Through education, we empower change and build stronger, healthier communities. Our hard-working team runs on collaboration and mutual respect, for one another and for every student we...
THE OPPORTUNITY
National Louis University seeks a knowledgeable, collaborative, and dynamic educator for a full-time 10-Month Open Rank Professor of Undergraduate Special Education position. This role will support the continued growth and innovation of undergraduate special education programming across both residency and traditional pathways.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Chair of Undergraduate Special Education to support program development, course oversight, curriculum innovation, and candidate success initiatives. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate special education coursework, supporting residency and traditional educator preparation pathways, collaborating on program improvement efforts, serving...
The Technology Sales Professional Certification Program is a 22-week program designed to support students in launching their careers in B2B sales. The program consists of five courses, which take place over two terms. The Technology Sales instructor will teach SELL 200, a 10-week teaching commitment that supports students weekly during their sales internship experience.
Term 1
- SELL 100: Introduction to Professional Selling, 5 QH, 6 Weeks
- SELL 110: Advanced Sales Strategy & Execution, 5 QH, 6 Weeks
- CAR 204 Part 1: My Professional Story, 3 QH, 12 weeks
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Graduate School of Business and Leadership (GSBL) at National Louis University seeks a dynamic, forward-thinking, student-centered leader as Program Director for its M.S. in Human Resources Management and Development, theM.S. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and the corresponding dual degree. We seek a colleague who has had business experience, experience as faculty, and a fundamental understanding that the HR Professionals and leaders of tomorrow must be critical thinkers and problem solvers, able to lead change and navigate complex environments. The...
We are proactively recruiting at this time for openings expected in the future for our Adjunct Pool. The Accelerate U at National Louis University seeks qualified professionals for adjunct teaching positions as a Registered Behavior Technician Adjunct.
Our vision is to find experienced instructors who are able to teach while focusing on other responsibilities including working in the field, expanding their skill set, or pursuing their own education.
The Opportunity
The Illinois School of Professional Psychology (ISPP) at National Louis University (NLU) located in Chicago, IL seeks exceptional practitioner-scholar applicants for Full-Time Assistant Director of Clinical Training, Clinical Psychology, a core administrative faculty position within our APA-Accredited Clinical Psychology doctoral program.
Successful candidates will join a cohesive...
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Graduate School of Business and Leadership (GSBL) at National Louis University seeks a dynamic, forward-thinking, student-centered faculty member, for its Master of Business Administration (MBA). This is a full-time (10-month) Professional Practice appointment at the Assistant Professor rank (or rank commensurate with qualifications and experience).
National Louis University’s Undergraduate College (UGC) is currently seeking Math Corequisite Adjunct Instructors to join our distinguished team of dedicated instructors for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Adjunct faculty will be teaching undergraduate courses like:
- Corequisite Lab Classes for Math 101, 105 and 115 etc.
National Louis University’s Undergraduate College (UGC) is currently seeking Adjunct Faculty who specialize in Social Work to join our distinguished team of dedicated instructors for our remaining 2026 Terms.
Adjunct faculty will be teaching undergraduate courses like:
BSW Core Curriculum
- Introduction to Social Work and Social Justice
- Human Behavior in the Social Environment I & II
- Cultural Diversity and Social Justice
- Social Work Practice I: Individuals and...
Provost and Senior Vice President
The Provost and Senior Vice President serves as the University’s Chief Academic Officer and a central architect of National Louis University’s academic, student success, and institutional strategy. Reporting to the President, the Provost provides visionary, strategic, and operational leadership across the University’s academic portfolio, instructional quality, faculty enterprise, and academic operations to ensure alignment with NLU’s mission of delivering career-building, life-changing education.
Dean of the Undergraduate College
The next Dean of the Undergraduate College (UGC) at National Louis University will join a college focused on advancing the mission of driving excellent outcomes in bachelor’s degree attainment and employment, by providing a student-centered, innovative, professionally-focused, inclusive, and supportive learning experience for NLU undergraduate students. The Dean of the Undergraduate College will need to be an enterprising and bold visionary prepared to explore, develop, and implement innovative approaches to curriculum and instruction, student engagement, student...
THE OPPORTUNITY
This is a twelve-month, full-time non-tenure-track faculty position that will be the Director and faculty member of a new Health Sciences academic program within National Louis University. The Director and Open Rank Professor of Health Sciences will be responsible for overall leadership in the implementation and management of the new program. The successful candidate will provide academic and administrative leadership, work extensively with external partners, lead course development and maintenance, hire and supervise faculty, provide oversight to practica experience, and work across NLU departments to build the program, including enrollment, admissions, graduate programs, advising/coaching, career bridge, and student finance. This position is...
The National Louis University Physician Assistant Program seeks adjunct faculty to support didactic and/or clinical instruction. This part-time position focuses on teaching, student engagement, and course support within the PA curriculum. Adjunct faculty contribute to high-quality education by delivering course content, assessing student performance, and supporting program learning outcomes in alignment with ARC-PA standards.
The National Louis University (NLU) Physician Assistant Program will apply for Accreditation - Provisional from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician...
THE OPPORTUNITY
This full time 12-month faculty position will teach in both the on-ground BSN program and in the Center for Simulation in the Foundations of Nursing Practice lab. Additionally, under the direction of the Executive Director of Nursing and the Director of Simulation and Interprofessional Education this faculty will assist with development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of the Foundations Lab and Simulation curricula. The Simulation Faculty will also engage in running simulations as directed by the Director of the CSIE. The Simulation Faculty will also collaborate and work in...
Who We Are:
For 140 years, National Louis University has been driven by one core belief: education changes lives. Since our founding, we've stayed grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity, and we've never wavered from the idea that education is the greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community built on continuous improvement and a genuine commitment to serving those we teach. Through education, we empower change and build stronger, healthier communities. Our hard-working team runs on collaboration and mutual respect, for one another and for every student we...
The Opportunity
The Illinois School of Professional Psychology (ISPP) at National Louis University (NLU) located in Chicago, IL seeks exceptional practitioner-scholar applicants for Full-Time Assistant or Associate Professor, Clinical Psychology, a core faculty position within our APA-Accredited Clinical Psychology doctoral program.
Who We Are:
For 140 years, National Louis University has been driven by one core belief: education changes lives. Since our founding, we've stayed grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity, and we've never wavered from the idea that education is the greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community built on continuous improvement and a genuine commitment to serving those we teach. Through education, we empower change and build stronger, healthier communities. Our hard-working team runs on collaboration and mutual respect, for one another and for every student we...
Who We Are:
National Louis is a 135+ year old university that has been grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity from its inception. As an institution, we believe in providing access to educational opportunity and that education is our greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community that is committed to continuous improvement and superior student service. We believe that through education we are able to empower change and build healthy communities. Our hard-working community is based on collaboration and respect for all team members and students.
What You Will Do:
Responsible for providing assessment for Illinois State Board of Education programs that...
Who We Are:
For 140 years, National Louis University has been driven by one core belief: education changes lives. Since our founding, we've stayed grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity, and we've never wavered from the idea that education is the greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community built on continuous improvement and a genuine commitment to serving those we teach. Through education, we empower change and build stronger, healthier communities. Our hard-working team runs on collaboration and mutual respect, for one another and for every student we...
We are proactively recruiting Adjunct Faculty for the Summer 2026 term and beyond in the following areas of our School of Nursing:
- Population Health Nursing Clinical
Availability:
- Must be able to teach an 8.5 hour clinical in the Greater Chicago area. These programs are taught on-site at the Chicago campus during the weekday
We are currently recruiting highly qualified candidates for part time, in-person Teacher Development Field Coaches for National Louis University’s Undergraduate College (UGC) Educator Preparation Program. In addition to filling immediate coaching needs, we aim to continue to build a strong network of prospective teacher development field coaches who can be called upon as needed in the future.
These in-person coaches will serve as important NLU/UGC Ed Prep representatives to school/district...
THE OPPORTUNITY
The full-time Clinical Faculty will demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching in a clinical setting. The full-time Clinical Faculty will teach 3-4 clinical groups per week/term year-round based on need. The full-time Clinical Faculty will serve as a mentor, role model and facilitator who provides guidance and academic support for students as they learn to care for patients in acute, sub-acute and community facilities. The full-time Clinical Faculty will participate in and contribute to the assessment of curriculum through the clinical...
