Lecturer - Mathematics

Position Summary

Dominican University welcomes applicants for a full-time lecturer position in mathematics, to begin in August 2026. The position is on-site at Dominican University’s River Forest campus.

• Teaching a total of 24 credit hours in the academic year (fall and spring semesters)
• Teaching courses at the level of calculus and below, including developmental courses (below the level of college algebra) and introductory statistics
• Attending meetings for faculty at the department, college, and university levels
• Participating in mathematics departmental and university service activities
• Actively participating in college and university committees
• Contributing to the service needs of the department

• Candidates must have a Ph.D. in mathematics, mathematics education, or a related field OR a master’s degree in mathematics, mathematics education, or a related field along with five years of teaching experience at the college level
• Official transcripts will be required of finalists; submission instructions will be provided to applicants as necessary.

• Experience teaching introductory statistics
• Experience teaching mathematics courses at levels ranging from pre-algebra to college algebra
• Experience teaching students from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds
• Experience teaching students with documented disabilities in mathematics

• FLSA Status:
  Exempt, 37.5 hours
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer matching
• Tuition remission for employees and their dependents

• Submit a CV
• Submit a teaching statement
• Applications should be submitted by February 28, 2026 for primary consideration.

Employment at Dominican University is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.

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, master’s, 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 3,800 students, including 2,690 undergraduates and 1,114 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

To support the University's 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 diverse and inclusive environment through involvement in various staff-driven activities and groups.

Dominican University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.