Adjunct Faculty, Chemistry; Fall

Adjunct Faculty, Physical Sciences Department (Fall 2026)

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 101L:
  Introductory General Chemistry laboratory
• CHEM 120:
  General Chemistry I lecture
• CHEM 120L:
  General Chemistry I laboratory

CHEM 101 is a non-majors course taught primarily to pre-nursing students and as a general education science course. CHEM 120 is an entry-level chemistry course for a variety of STEM majors. 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.

Essential Instructional Responsibilities:

• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Master's 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

Compensation:
Adjunct faculty are compensated on a per-course basis Salary Range: $3,000 – $3,500 (per 3-credit course) FLSA Status:
Exempt, Part-time (Adjunct Faculty)

Application Materials Applicants should submit:

• Cover letter identifying courses of interest
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• List of professional references
• Teaching philosophy statement

Official transcripts will be required of finalists. Employment contingent upon successful background check.

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, 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.

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