Posting Details
Position Information
Position Rank Lecture Track Non-Tenure Track Position Title Adjunct Faculty - Biology and Chemistry Category Adjunct Posting Number T000175 Location Chicago/Schaumburg Open Date 05/19/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled? Yes Job Type Part-Time Working Hours Position Summary
Reflecting 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.
Roosevelt University's College of Science, Health, and Pharmacy seeks multiple adjunct instructors to teach courses for the Fall 2026 semester with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
When applying, specify which expertise area(s) and which campus locations (Chicago and/or Schaumburg) you are interested in.
Applications will be reviewed with an expected start date for the fall semester (August 15, 2026 and end date of December 20, 2026).
Job Duties (all positions):
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: Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B. She can be reached at 312-281-3245 or TitleIX@roosevelt.edu.
Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email hrquestions@roosevelt.edu.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Years of Experience Required 1-2 years teaching at the university level Required Education Masters Degree Certification/Licensure Required
None.
Minimum Qualifications
Please refer to Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required section.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Operated
Basic office/ classroom equipment (desktop computer, laptop, overhead projector, office copier) and specialty equipment as required for laboratory instruction.
Working Conditions
Normal 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)
Priority Application Instructions Departmental Contact Information
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents