Dominican University·River Forest, Illinois
The adjunct faculty member is responsible for delivering high-quality online instruction for the Introduction to Microeconomics course. Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, engaging students, managing assessments, and maintaining timely communication with students.
Adjunct Faculty – Introduction to Microeconomics (Fall 2026) Department: Brennan School of Business Reports To: Associate Dean
Dominican University seeks a part-time Adjunct Faculty member to teach Introduction to Microeconomics (Economics 101) during the Fall 2026 semester. Introduction to Microeconomics is a required course for all undergraduate business majors and fulfills the University's Core Curriculum requirement in the Social Sciences.
Official transcripts are required of finalists. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a 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, 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 3,300 students, including 2,280 undergraduates and 1,027 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.
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 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. If you need accommodations due to a disability, you may contact us at opc@dom.edu for assistance.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Economics or a closely related business discipline. Prior college-level teaching experience and proficiency with learning management systems like Canvas are preferred.
Market context
In Illinois, adjunct openings in economics often track semester-by-semester teaching needs at colleges and universities, especially for introductory courses that serve large numbers of students. This role can be competitive because schools look for a master’s degree, prior college teaching, and comfort with systems like Canvas. Review the course outline and prepare a concise teaching example, and note that the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting to save research time.