Dominican University·River Forest, Illinois
Deliver and adapt career and vocation course content to help students achieve employment or graduate school placement. Manage student evaluations, grading, and office hours while maintaining industry trends within specific academic pathways.
Adjunct Faculty, Career Development Semester: (Fall 2026 & Spring 2027)
Job Status: Part-time Faculty (non-tenure track)
Deliver and adapt existing course content to align with the instructor’s expertise and course career pathway.
Help students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content, assessing student learning outcomes, and focusing on completion, career practicums, and fulfilling the institution’s goals of 90% of students becoming employed in career-ladder positions, in graduate school, or doing mission or full-time volunteering within six months of graduation.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of trends and connections in the field(s) of expertise.
Connect the University and students to colleagues and other subject matter experts with an interest in working with Dominican.
Attend orientation as well as virtual or in-person training and faculty feedback sessions.
Adhere to the university policies, procedures, and university calendar with respect to reporting information to university offices.
Administer student evaluation and timely and accurately submit the required paperwork related to instruction, including grades and course evaluations.
Grade weekly assignments, respond to student emails and phone calls promptly, and provide feedback in a timely manner.
Prepare course materials and deliver assignments appropriate to the subject matter.
Meet with students and host office hours.
Adhere to the goals and objectives of the course, as guided by the Department Chair.
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; 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.
For more information, visit www.dom.edu.
Expectations for all Dominican Employees To support the University's 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 supportive environment through involvement in various staff-driven activities and groups.
Institutional Statement Dominican University is committed to fostering a supportive academic community that provides access and opportunity for all our students.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal and state employment regulations.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Requires a graduate or advanced degree, or a bachelor's degree with five years of relevant work experience. Candidates must have experience teaching or mentoring diverse populations and proficiency in instructional technologies like Canvas.
If you need accommodations due to a disability, you may contact us at opc@dom.edu for assistance.
Market context
In Illinois, adjunct faculty roles in career development often draw interest from colleges and workforce-focused programs that need instructors who can support student career readiness. These roles are competitive because they typically ask for advanced education or substantial experience, plus teaching or mentoring experience with diverse populations and comfort using tools like Canvas. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to show both instructional experience and practical career guidance.