Adjunct Lecturer - General Education

Adjunct Lecturer – General Education

Benedictine University is an inclusive academic community inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition and Benedictine values. We seek employees who will contribute to the advancement of our mission by helping students shape lives of meaning and purpose as engaged citizens who care for the Earth, welcome people of diverse faiths and cultures, and promote the common good.

Position: Adjunct Lecturer
Department: General Education
Classification: Part‑time, Non‑benefit eligible

Rate: $1400 per contact hour (with a terminal degree) and $1200 per contact hour (without a terminal degree). This compensation is per contact hour and is subject to change based on class size.

Teach interdisciplinary seminar courses for the university's general education program.

Doctoral or Master’s degree and experience in a relevant area required.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional letters of recommendation. Candidates who are offered an adjunct faculty position at Benedictine University must present their official transcripts and curriculum vitae (CV) to Human Resources before the position starts.

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to touch, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
• Use of computer screen, phone, and customer service.
• May require bending, or sitting for long periods of time.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Following campus‑specific guidelines for pandemic protocols is required.

As a university employee, you must complete all university‑specific and/or OSHA‑related training to fulfill your job duties. Specific training will be conducted online or in person. Employees must complete all trainings required by Benedictine University.

• Paid Time Off (PTO):
  Paid leave in accordance with state law where applicable (IL – Paid Leave Act and AZ – Earned Paid Sick Time).
• Retirement Plans
  :
  Submit to our supplemental retirement savings program.
• Mental Health Support
  :
  Access to counseling and resources for mental well‑being.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP):
  Confidential support for personal or work‑related challenges.

Benedictine University does not discriminate in its admissions or educational policies, programs or activities; scholarship and loan programs; athletic and other university‑administered programs or employment practices on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The laws applicable to Benedictine University include constitutional and statutory protections of the university's rights as a religiously sponsored institution.

This policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all employment and personnel practices, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, training and compensation. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Benedictine University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.