Position Title: Adjunct Faculty
Adjunct Faculty Department: Communication Arts and Sciences
Reports To: Program Chair
Position Summary: The Communication Arts and Science program at Dominican University is seeking part-time adjunct faculty members to teach sections of the following classes and descriptions below during Summer 2025-26 and the 2026-27 school year, modalities to be determined.
Adjunct faculty are contracted on a course-by-course basis and are responsible for instructional delivery and student learning for assigned course sections. Courses may be offered in-person and/or online at the River Forest and Pilsen campuses.
Courses:
• CAS 200 Business and Professional Speaking • CAS 203 Business and Professional Communication for the Health Fields • CAS 222 Media and Society • CAS 232 Corporate Communication • CAS 311 Health Care Communication • CAS 320 Organizational Communication • CAS 321 Intercultural Communication • CAS 350 Persuasion • CAS 363 Integrated Marketing Communication
Film classes focused on one or more of the following: nationalism, identities, and/or focused on recent filmmakers work. For these courses, the instructor should have knowledge and experience with the subject matter in academic, workplace, and global contexts.
The days, times, and modalities of course offerings will be negotiated with successful candidates within the confines of the programs scheduling criteria.
Duties and Responsibilities: Adjunct faculty responsibilities are limited to instructional duties related to assigned courses. These include:
• Delivering course instruction consistent with the approved course syllabus and learning outcomes • Preparing course materials and assessments appropriate to the discipline • Submitting grades and required academic records accurately and on time • Providing reasonable availability to students, including scheduled office hours • Responding to student communication within a reasonable timeframe • Administering course evaluations • Following university academic policies and accommodation procedures • Coordinating with the Program Chair regarding course delivery and academic matters • Performing other duties as requested by supervisor.
Required Qualifications: Minimum of a Masters degree in Communication or related field Demonstrated academic or professional expertise appropriate to the course subject matter
Preferred Qualifications: Prior college-level teaching experience Experience using a learning management system Canvas Relevant professional or applied experience in the field
Physical Demands: Ability to spend long durations of the workday sitting at a desk and working on a computer Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Salary and FLSA Status: Adjunct faculty are compensated on a per-course basis. Salary: $1000-$3500. Actual compensation is determined based on credentials, experience, course level, and credit hours. 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 • Official transcript 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, masters, 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 3800 students, including 2690 undergraduates and 1114 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.
Expectations for all Dominican Employees: To support the Universitys mission of preparing students to pursue truth, give compassionate service, and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world, engage in university service work that promotes collaboration and community building. This includes participating in organizational initiatives, supporting campus events, contributing to community outreach, and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment through involvement in various staff-driven activities and 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.