Adjunct Faculty, Sociology & Criminology Department; Fall

Adjunct Faculty, Sociology & Criminology Department (Fall 2026)

Position Available:
August 15, 2026

Job Status:
Part-time Faculty (non-tenure track)

Position Summary:

The Rosary College of Arts, Education & Sciences (RCAES) at Dominican University is seeking a part-time Adjunct Faculty Member to teach one or more of the following courses:

• SOC 110:
  Introduction to Sociology (up to two sections)
• SOC 210:
  Sociology of the Family
• SOC 386:
  Sociology of U.S. Immigration
• CRIM 265:
  Crime and Social Justice

These courses fulfill requirements for students pursuing the criminology major, sociology major, or the sociology-criminology double major. The ideal candidate will be based in the Chicago metropolitan area to work with students in a face-to-face (in-person) classroom environment. The adjunct faculty member may work with the Sociology & Criminology Department chairperson and other senior faculty in the department to examine current teaching materials specific to this course.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Master's degree in sociology, criminology, or a related social science; or ABD or a PhD with an emphasis in sociology, criminology or a related social science; or JD with an emphasis in criminal law or public interest law

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:

• Adhere to the university policies, procedures, and university calendar with respect to reporting information to university offices.
• Administer student evaluations and submit the required paperwork related to instruction, including grades and course evaluations, in a timely and accurate manner.
• Grade weekly assignments, respond to student emails and phone calls promptly, and provide feedback in a timely manner.
• Prepare course materials, including writing test questions and delivering assignments appropriate to the subject matter.
• Hold office hours in person and/or via Zoom to support student learning.
• Adhere to the goals and objectives of the course, as guided by the Department Chair.

To Apply:

Dominican University will accept applications for this position until it is filled. Please submit a (1) CV/resume, including a list of references (2) Cover letter (3) A one to two-page teaching philosophy statement Official transcripts will be required of finalists; submission instructions will be provided to applicants as necessary.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to spend moderate durations of the workday standing or walking around
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times (applicable for on-campus positions)
• Note:
  
  accommodation will be made for applicants who cannot meet these physical demands

Salary and FLSA Status:

• Salary: $2800 - $3200. The actual pay is determined based on credentials, experience, course level, and the number of credit hours.
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt, Part-Time

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, 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;

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