Academic Adviser & Assistant Prof of Instruction

Department: WCAS Administration

The Weinberg Dean's Office of Undergraduate Studies & Advising at Northwestern University seeks to hire two College Advisers with concurrent teaching-track faculty appointments in a Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences department or program at the rank of Assistant Professor of Instruction. Ideal candidates will have experience advising. Primary daily responsibilities include individual meetings with advisees and participation in advising office activities and committees. Advisers typically teach one course per year in their department or program.
Our mission is to support all students as they define and pursue their unique academic paths and think critically about the intersections of their academic and personal identities. We seek to provide holistic advising experiences that prepare all students to become effective learners, contributors, and leaders. By developing long-term advising relationships, we mentor students through all phases of their academic careers.
Academic advising and related service constitute the primary responsibilities of the position. This is a 10-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position to start September 1, 2027. The initial appointment is three years.

Responsibilities:
* Manage an assigned cohort of approximately 200 students, providing individual, student-centered advising from the first year to graduation
* Develop supportive action plans that connect students to academic programs, resources, and offices across the university
* Maintain a system of notes/documentation to track and follow up with students
* Participate in advising office activities and committees
* Teach 1 course yearly in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences

Minimum Qualifications:
* Ph.D. or terminal degree in an academic field represented in the WCAS curriculum and complementing the disciplines of the existing advising group
* A primary commitment to long-term, student-centered advising as demonstrated by experience engaging undergraduates in the liberal arts and sciences
* A commitment to developing effective mentoring relationships with students
* An awareness of the range of challenges individual students may face
* Experience teaching or working with undergraduates that demonstrates the potential for excellence in the classroom and in advising
* An interest in being an active faculty member of a liberal arts and sciences department or program
* Superior communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
* An ability to master relevant campus policies and procedures
* A record of collaborative, collegial work

Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience advising undergraduates
* Demonstrated experience working with and a commitment to improving the success of students at varying levels of academic preparation

Application Documents:
* Cover letter describing relevant interests, preparation, and experience; candidates should specifically address how previous experiences relate to minimum and preferred qualifications
* Current CV
* Teaching evaluations (from the last three years, if available)
* Any advising evaluations
* Three letters of recommendation, at least one focused on teaching

Submit materials by December 15, 2026 to https://weinberg.northwestern.edu/undergraduate/advising/academic-adviser.html Letters of recommendation will be accepted until 5 pm CST January 15, 2027. The submission process is a one-time online entry (incomplete applications cannot be submitted). Applicants will be notified by automated email when the application is received and upon submission of each letter of recommendation. Please contact Sheree Trimuel-Jackson ats-trimuel@northwestern.edufor inquires.

Salary
The expected base pay range for this position is $75,000 - $85,000.

This base pay range is for a ten-month academic appointment, does not include summer salary, and is subject to negotiation.

Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at Northwestern Benefits to learn more.

Please read ALL instructions and make preparations before proceeding to the application page:

• Applications will only be accepted via online submission (see link below).
• Please prepare all documents in advance as Adobe PDF files, and please be sure all information is entered correctly and accurately (especially names and email addresses), as there will be no opportunity for online revision after your application has been submitted.
• Please also prepare a list of names and email addresses for your external academic references; your references will be contacted directly by the online system and invited to upload their letters on your behalf.
• All required fields in the application form are marked with an asterisk and must be filled before clicking the "Submit" button.
• Be aware that incomplete applications cannot be saved.

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