Adjunct Faculty – Biology and Chemistry
Listed on 2026-02-22
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
When applying, please note area of specialty and availability for work at Chicago and Schaumburg campuses.
Position InformationTitle:
Adjunct Faculty – Biology and Chemistry
Category:
Adjunct
Posting Number: T000166
Location:
Chicago/Schaumburg
Open Date: 12/22/2025
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Job Type: Part-Time
Position SummaryReflecting the ideals of its founders in 1945, Roosevelt University is a private, nonsectarian community of educators, scholars and learners committed to academic, creative and service excellence, who value differences in personal experiences and perspectives; ask difficult questions; and promote mutual understanding, inclusion, social consciousness and action toward social justice. Recognizing that difference broadens perspectives, Roosevelt University seeks and serves a diverse, promising student body from metropolitan Chicago and around the world.
We invite you to contribute your talents to our community.
- General Biology for majors
- General or Organic Chemistry
When applying, specify which expertise area(s) and which campus locations (Chicago and/or Schaumburg) you are interested in.
Job Duties (all positions)- Weekly instruction in face-to-face lecture, discussion and/or laboratory
- Regular interaction with other course instructors and course coordinator as applicable
- Successful retention of students by means of effective pedagogy
- Clear and timely communications
- Timely submission of all grades
- Consistent usage of Roosevelt University email address (to be assigned upon onboarding)
The salary for each 3 credit course is $3,982. Instructors may be assigned to up to two course sections per semester.
Title IX Contact Information p>Title IX Coordinator:Natasha Robinson. Office:
Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B. Phone: . Email:
Title
IX.Applications will be reviewed with an expected start date for the spring semester, January 20, 2026, and end date of May 15, 2026. Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities
Required
- A Master’s Degree in biological science, health science, biochemistry, chemistry or related field.
- Prior experience teaching at the university level.
1-2 years teaching at the university level.
Required EducationMaster’s Degree.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience working with at-risk and/or first-generation college students.
- Experience teaching the specific courses described above.
Basic office/classroom equipment (desktop computer, laptop, overhead projector, office copier) and specialty equipment as required for laboratory instruction.
Working ConditionsNormal climate-controlled office environment is provided. Job is largely sedentary, but there is a need to move about the office and buildings frequently. Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, pushing and/or pulling is required, especially in laboratory sections (typically less than 10 pounds).
Posting Specific Questions- Do you have a Master’s Degree in biological science, health science, biochemistry, chemistry or a related field?
- Yes
- No
- Do you have 1-2 years of experience teaching at the university level?
- Yes
- No
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