Adjunct Faculty, Mathematics (Spring 2026-2027)

Adjunct Faculty Mathematics (Spring 2026-2027)

Position Available: January 2027

FLSA Status: Exempt (salary)

Job Status: Part-time Faculty (non-tenure track)

Position Summary:

Dominican University invites applications for an adjunct faculty member in mathematics. Responsibilities include teaching mathematical concepts for first-year undergraduate students.

The start date for the position is January 11 2027. Adjunct Faculty appointments are per semester and contingent upon enrollment.

Instructors are sought for the following course:

MATH 101: Mathematics Academy (4 credits)

Module content includes basic skills in mathematics and intermediate algebra; college algebra content that is not present in the Elementary Mathematical Modeling work through a sequence of modules. Each module has a post-assessment so that students can demonstrate proficiency in each topic. Students meet in a classroom and bring their computers to work through modules and have an instructor and peer tutors providing individualized instruction. Module content includes basic skills in mathematics and intermediate algebra skills.

MATH 151: Contemporary Quantitative Mathematics (4 credit hours)

This course introduces fundamental concepts in set theory logic probability and statistics with applications across multiple disciplines. Students will explore how sets and Venn diagrams model relationships in real-world situations how symbolic logic and truth tables support clear reasoning and structured argumentation and how probability and counting principles are used to analyze risk uncertainty and decision-making. Building on these foundations the course examines statistical methods for gathering interpreting and presenting data including measures of central tendency variability normal distributions and correlation. Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary relevance: in cybersecurity legal studies health studies and in translation and interpretation. By the end of the course students will be equipped with mathematical reasoning tools that enhance problem-solving and critical thinking in diverse professional fields.

Required Qualifications:

Masters degree in Mathematics or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience in teaching mathematics courses.

Responsibilities:

Adjunct faculty are responsible for the following:

• Adhering to the university policies procedures and university calendar with respect to reporting
• information to university offices.
• Administering student evaluation and timely and accurately submitting the required paperwork related to instruction including grades and course evaluations.
• Grading weekly assignments responding to student emails and phone calls promptly and providing feedback in a timely manner.
• Preparing course materials including writing test questions and delivering assignments appropriate to the subject matter.
• Meeting with students and hosting office hours.
• Adhering to the goals and objectives of the course as guided by the Department Chair.

To Apply:

Dominican University will accept applications for this position until it is filled. Please submit a (1) cover letter (2) CV/resume including a list of references and (3) a one to two-page teaching philosophy statement. Official transcripts will be required of finalists; submission instructions will be provided to applicants as necessary.

Physical Demands

Ability to spend moderate durations of the workday standing or walking around

Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Salary and FLSA Status

Salary: The actual pay is determined based on credentials course level and credit hours

FLSA Status: Exempt Part-Time

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 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. For more information visit .

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 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.

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