Adjunct Instructor (Fall 2026 – EDE 456

DePaul University: PROVOST: COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES: MASTERS OF SOCIAL WORK Location

Chicago, IL - College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

Jul 21, 2026

The salary range for this 10-month position is $54,100 - $60,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Department of Social Work at DePaul University, in Chicago, Illinois, invites applications for a term line faculty position with an appointment beginning Fall 2026.

The Department of Social Work is recruiting one term faculty member with expertise in teaching Foundation Practice, and additional expertise in teaching field seminar with field liaison responsibilities, professional writing, fund development, and program evaluation.

We seek applicants who are committed to teaching excellence. DePaul is primarily a teaching institution. We want applicants who are committed to teaching excellence. A successful candidate is capable of teaching across the curriculum. The position has a teaching load of 9 courses over a three-term quarter system of 10 weeks each. All courses are taught in person in DePaul’s loop campus.

Additionally, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department by attending departmental meetings and other events.

Candidates must possess at least an MSW or a Ph.D. in Social Work or a related field. DePaul seeks candidates with demonstrated experience with diverse teaching modalities. A candidate with a social work clinical license is a plus.

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.

General Compensation/Benefits Statement
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

About DePaul University's Academic Calendar
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

DePaul University and Our Mission

As an innovative Catholic, Vincentian university anchored in the global city of Chicago, DePaul supports the integral human development of its students. The university does so through its commitment to outstanding teaching, academic excellence, real-world experience, and community engagement. DePaul prepares its graduates to be successful in their chosen fields and agents of transformation throughout their lives.

Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul passionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. Through education, creative endeavors, and research, the university addresses the great questions of our day, promoting peaceful, just, and equitable solutions to social and environmental challenges. Since its founding in 1898, DePaul University has remained dedicated to making education accessible…