Adjunct Faculty, Physical Sciences Department (Spring 2026)
Adjunct Faculty, Physical Sciences Department (Spring 2026)
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Monthly Salary
$ 2000 - 5000
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1 Vacancy
Posted on :
02-10-2025
Job Description
Adjunct Faculty Physical Sciences Department (Spring 2026)
Position Available: January 11 2026
FLSA Status: Exempt (salary)
Job Status: Part-time Faculty (non-tenure track)
Position Summary:
The Chemistry Division of the Physical Sciences Department at Dominican University is seeking a part-time Adjunct Faculty Member to teach the following courses:
- CHEM 101: Introductory General Chemistry lecture
- CHEM 101: Introductory General Chemistry laboratory
CHEM 101 is a non-majors course taught primary to pre-nursing students and as a general education science course. These courses are offered in-person. The ideal candidate will be based in the Chicagoland area to work with students in a face-to-face environment. The adjunct faculty member may work with senior economic faculty to examine current textbooks teaching materials and software specific to this course.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of a Masters degree in a chemistry-related discipline.
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least 2 years of demonstrated teaching experience (experience with Canvas Learning Management System preferred)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Responsibilities:
Adjunct faculty are responsible for the following:
- Adhering to the university policies procedures and university calendar with respect to reporting information to university offices.
- Administering student evaluation and timely and accurately submit the required paperwork related to instruction including grades and course evaluations.
- Grading weekly assignments responding to student emails and phone calls promptly and providing feedback in a timely manner.
- Preparing course materials including writing test questions and delivering assignments appropriate to the subject matter.
- Meeting with students and hosting office hours.
- Adhering to the goals and objectives of the course as guided by the Department Chair.
To Apply:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply please submit:
- Cover letter (include the course of interest)
- CV/resume (including a list of three references)
- Teaching philosophy statement (12 pages specific to accounting)
Employment at Dominican University is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
About Dominican University
Dominican University is a Catholic comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest a suburb of Chicago with an additional campus in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission Dominican University offers associate baccalaureate masters and doctoral degrees. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor thoughtful accompaniment of students intentional affordability and values-based relationship-centered learning environment.
Dominican currently enrolls over 3800 students including 2690 undergraduates and 1114 graduate students. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of undergraduate students identify as Latinx 5% as Black or African American and 3% as Asian. Under-represented minority students comprise 77% of the undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first-generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients illustrating their families level of income; and 58% are eligible for low-income MAP grants from the State of Illinois.
Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups. For more information visit .
Expectations for all Dominican Employees
To support the Universitys mission of preparing students to pursue truth give compassionate service and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world engage in university service work that promotes collaboration and community building. This includes participating in organizational initiatives supporting campus events contributing to community outreach and fostering a supportive environment through involvement in various staff-driven activities and groups.
Institutional Statement
Dominican University is committed to fostering a supportive academic community that provides access and opportunity for all our students.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal and state employment regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need accommodations due to a disability you may contact us atfor assistance.
Salary and FLSA Status
- Salary: $2000 - $5000. The actual pay is determined based on credentials experience course level and credit hours.
- FLSA Status: Exempt Part-Time
Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts.
Physical Demands
Employment Type
Temp
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