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Governors State University
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Leadership, Tenure Track
Governors State University University Park, IL
  Description The College of Education and Human Development at   Governors State University (GovState) announces a tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Leadership (INLD) with a focus on research methodology and the Not for Profit/Social Entrepreneurship (NPSE) concentration. The INLD program is a member of the Carnegie Project for the Education Doctorate (CPED) and is designed for working professionals seeking to positively impact the communities they serve through advanced leadership skills and sophisticated, multi-dimensional solutions to real-world problems. The program adopts a practitioner research-oriented model with a specific emphasis on addressing real-world problems and issues within the profession. The purpose of this interdisciplinary doctoral degree is to produce advanced leaders in the fields of higher education, not-for-profit/social entrepreneurship, and K-12 superintendency. The successful...
Dominican University
Feb 03, 2025
Full time
Sociology and Criminology Lecturer
Dominican University River Forest, IL
Position Title: Sociology and Criminology Lecturer (Full-Time, Non-tenure-track) Department: Sociology and Criminology Reports To: Sociology and Criminology Department Chair     Position Summary:   The Department of Sociology and Criminology is seeking a critical criminologist for a full-time, non-tenure-track lecturer position with face-to-face, onsite courses as well as online courses beginning Fall 2025. The work year runs from August 15 to May 15 annually for this position.    Duties and Responsibilities:   4/4 courseload (four fall semester classes and four spring semester classes to total 24 credit/workload hours per academic year) Advising up to 25 students Service to the department and university. Service may include requests to staff events such as major's expo, attendance at department and faculty meetings, and participation in a university committee Ongoing training and professional...
Dominican University
Feb 03, 2025
Full time
Assistant Professor, Psychology (Opportunity to Associate Professor Rank)
Dominican University River Forest, IL
Position Title: Assistant Professor, Psychology (Opportunity to Associate Professor Rank) Department: Psychology Reports To: Psychology Department Chair Location: In-person (River Forest, IL)  Application: Open until filled  This position offers potential advancement to Associate Professor for candidates with relevant credentials and experience.    Position Summary:   The Psychology Department at Dominican University is accepting applications for two tenure-track positions in psychology, areas of specialization open , one at the rank of Assistant Professor and the other at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. We welcome applicants who are passionate about teaching and pedagogy who would enthusiastically support undergraduates' research training, both by mentoring students' independent research and by inviting students to work on their research. Though area of specialization is open, we are especially...
Dominican University
Feb 03, 2025
Full time
Assistant Professor, Fashion Design and Merchandising (Tenure track)
Dominican University River Forest, IL
Position Title: Assistant Professor, Fashion Design and Merchandising (Tenure track) Department : Fashion Design and Merchandising Reports To: Department Chair Location: Om-campus (River Forest, IL) Position Available: August 2025     Position Summary:   The successful candidate will champion the program's liberal arts foundation by integrating community-based experiences, interdisciplinary relationships, and diverse perspectives into core courses essential for design and merchandising majors. This role will also align with Dominican University's mission of fostering equity, inclusion, and community engagement, with the expectation to evolve into the Department Chair position, shaping the department's strategic direction and ensuring alignment with university goals.   Duties and Responsibilities:   Teaching (7 Courses per academic year): Subjects include the history of global dress in fashion, contemporary...
Dominican University
Feb 03, 2025
Full time
Lecturer (Spanish Literature and Culture)
Dominican University River Forest, IL
Position Title: Lecturer (Spanish Literature and Culture) Department: Spanish Language and Transcultural Studies Reports To: Department Chair Location: On-campus (River Forest, IL)   Position Summary:   The Dominican University Department of Spanish Language and Transcultural Studies (SLTS) seeks applicants for a FT LECTURER in Spanish Literature and Culture beginning Fall 2025. As a department within a diverse, Catholic HSI, we center access, belonging, and equity-minded perspectives. We are seeking an individual who can demonstrate effective engagement in an environment where colleagues and students come from many backgrounds and identities, as well as someone who can demonstrate commitment to equitable and inclusive teaching and research practices. A successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusive and relationship-centered teaching and advising, which affirms the dignity of the human person and concern for the common...
Dominican University
Feb 03, 2025
Full time
Lecturer of Psychology
Dominican University River Forest, IL
Position Title: Lecturer of Psychology Department: Psychology Reports To: Psychology Department Chair Location: In-person (River Forest, IL)  Application: Open until filled      Position Summary:   The Psychology Department at Dominican University is accepting applications for a Lecturer position in psychology, area of specialization open , to teach foundational courses in psychology, including Introduction to Psychology and courses in their area of specialty.  This is a full-time, in-person, appointment.  Although Lecturers are not on a tenure-track, they do have a promotion path (Lecturer; Senior Lecturer; Distinguished Lecturer), can become eligible for multi-year contracts, and can (when qualified) be considered for conversion to a tenure-track appointment.  Lecturers have a workload of 24 credit hours per academic year.     We are especially interested in candidates who can...
College of DuPage
Aug 06, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Instructional Assistant III, Westmont Center (PT), CP1N20233CNTRS
College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL
Instructional Assistant III, Westmont Center (PT), CP1N20233CNTRS Instructional Assistant III, Westmont Center (PT), CP1N20233CNTRS The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions. College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities. Primary Duties and...
College of DuPage
Aug 06, 2026
Full time
Transcript and Verifications Specialist (FT), CFRN40825REC
College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL
Transcript and Verifications Specialist (FT), CFRN40825REC Transcript and Verifications Specialist (FT), CFRN40825REC The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions. College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities. Primary Duties and Responsibilities:...
College of DuPage
Aug 06, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Front Desk Assistant (PT), CPRN13534SS
College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL
Front Desk Assistant (PT), CPRN13534SS Front Desk Assistant (PT), CPRN13534SS The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions. College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Provides general office support with a...
College of DuPage
Jul 30, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Adjunct Faculty, Psychology - FA26
College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL
Adjunct Faculty, Psychology - FA26 Adjunct Faculty, Psychology - FA26 College of DuPage believes in the power of teaching and learning. We seek adjunct faculty members to teach Psychology . COD faculty are committed to facilitate and support student success in learning. We strive to meet the individual educational needs of our unique, multicultural campus. The successful adjunct candidate will be committed to teaching in a multicultural environment and welcome the opportunity to work with students with diverse learning abilities. Opportunities may exist to teach a flexible schedule that may include teaching assignments during days, evenings and weekends. We invite you to join our team and apply your passion for teaching and learning! Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Adjunct Faculty instructors at College of DuPage are responsible for course planning and instruction in classroom, lab, or clinical settings, courses may be conducted in various delivery modes,...
College of DuPage
Jul 25, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Chaparral Fitness Assistant (PT), CP1N12143PHYS
College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL
Chaparral Fitness Assistant (PT), CP1N12143PHYS Chaparral Fitness Assistant (PT), CP1N12143PHYS The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions. College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Maintain the Chaparral...
College of DuPage
Jul 25, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Adjunct Faculty, Intermediate French, MW 1:00 - FA26
College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL
Adjunct Faculty, Intermediate French, MW 1:00 - FA26 Adjunct Faculty, Intermediate French, MW 1:00 - FA26 College of DuPage believes in the power of teaching and learning. We seek adjunct faculty members to teach Intermediate French . COD faculty are committed to facilitate and support student success in learning. We strive to meet the individual educational needs of our unique, multicultural campus. The successful adjunct candidate will be committed to teaching in a multicultural environment and welcome the opportunity to work with students with diverse learning abilities. Opportunities may exist to teach a flexible schedule that may include teaching assignments during days, evenings and weekends. We invite you to join our team and apply your passion for teaching and learning! Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Adjunct Faculty instructors at College of DuPage are responsible for course planning and instruction in classroom, lab, or clinical settings, courses...
College of DuPage
Jul 25, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Adjunct Faculty, College Skills - FA26
College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL
Adjunct Faculty, College Skills - FA26 Adjunct Faculty, College Skills - FA26 College of DuPage believes in the power of teaching and learning. We seek adjunct faculty members to teach College Skills . COD faculty are committed to facilitate and support student success in learning. We strive to meet the individual educational needs of our unique, multicultural campus. The successful adjunct candidate will be committed to teaching in a multicultural environment and welcome the opportunity to work with students with diverse learning abilities. Opportunities may exist to teach a flexible schedule that may include teaching assignments during days, evenings and weekends. We invite you to join our team and apply your passion for teaching and learning! Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Adjunct Faculty instructors at College of DuPage are responsible for course planning and instruction in classroom, lab, or clinical settings, courses may be conducted in various...
College of DuPage
Jul 23, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Adjunct Faculty, Spanish at Westmont High School - FA26
College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL
Adjunct Faculty, Spanish at Westmont High School - FA26 Adjunct Faculty, Spanish at Westmont High School - FA26 College of DuPage believes in the power of teaching and learning. We seek adjunct faculty members to teach Spanish at Westmont High School . COD faculty are committed to facilitate and support student success in learning. We strive to meet the individual educational needs of our unique, multicultural campus. The successful adjunct candidate will be committed to teaching in a multicultural environment and welcome the opportunity to work with students with diverse learning abilities. Opportunities may exist to teach a flexible schedule that may include teaching assignments during days, evenings and weekends. We invite you to join our team and apply your passion for teaching and learning! Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Adjunct Faculty instructors at College of DuPage are responsible for course planning and instruction in classroom, lab, or clinical...
College of DuPage
Jul 18, 2026
Full time
Director, AI Strategy & Technology Partnerships (FT), AFREDIRAITECH
College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL
Director, AI Strategy & Technology Partnerships (FT), AFREDIRAITECH Director, AI Strategy & Technology Partnerships (FT), AFREDIRAITECH The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions. College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities. Primary Duties and...
College of DuPage
Jul 18, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Adjunct Faculty, Continuing Education - Lifelong Learning Instructor - AY27
College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL
Adjunct Faculty, Continuing Education - Lifelong Learning Instructor - AY27 Adjunct Faculty, Continuing Education - Lifelong Learning Instructor - AY27 College of DuPage believes in the power of teaching and learning. We seek adjunct faculty Lifelong Learning Instructors. COD faculty are committed to facilitate and support student success in learning. We strive to meet the individual educational needs of our unique, multicultural campus. The successful adjunct candidate will be committed to teaching in a multicultural environment and welcome the opportunity to work with students with diverse learning abilities. Opportunities may exist to teach a flexible schedule that may include teaching assignments during days, evenings and weekends. We invite you to join our team and apply your passion for teaching and learning! Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Adjunct Faculty instructors at College of DuPage are responsible for course planning and instruction in...
College of DuPage
Jul 18, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Adjunct Faculty, Continuing Education - Pop Culture and Modern Nostalgia
College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL
Adjunct Faculty, Continuing Education - Pop Culture and Modern Nostalgia Adjunct Faculty, Continuing Education - Pop Culture and Modern Nostalgia College of DuPage believes in the power of teaching and learning. We seek adjunct faculty members to teach Continuing Education - Pop Culture and Modern Nostalgia. COD faculty are committed to facilitate and support student success in learning. We strive to meet the individual educational needs of our unique, multicultural campus. The successful adjunct candidate will be committed to teaching in a multicultural environment and welcome the opportunity to work with students with diverse learning abilities. Opportunities may exist to teach a flexible schedule that may include teaching assignments during days, evenings and weekends. We invite you to join our team and apply your passion for teaching and learning! Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Adjunct Faculty instructors at College of DuPage are responsible for course...
College of DuPage
Jul 18, 2026
Full time
Chief Operating Engineer, Facilities (FT), MFRE30115FOM
College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL
Chief Operating Engineer, Facilities (FT), MFRE30115FOM Chief Operating Engineer, Facilities (FT), MFRE30115FOM The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions. College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Under the...
College of DuPage
Jul 15, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Adjunct Faculty, Legal Studies (Bankruptcy Law) - FA26
College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL
Adjunct Faculty, Legal Studies (Bankruptcy Law) - FA26 Adjunct Faculty, Legal Studies (Bankruptcy Law) - FA26 College of DuPage believes in the power of teaching and learning. We seek adjunct faculty members to teach Legal Studies (Bankruptcy Law) . COD faculty are committed to facilitate and support student success in learning. We strive to meet the individual educational needs of our unique, multicultural campus. The successful adjunct candidate will be committed to teaching in a multicultural environment and welcome the opportunity to work with students with diverse learning abilities. Opportunities may exist to teach a flexible schedule that may include teaching assignments during days, evenings and weekends. We invite you to join our team and apply your passion for teaching and learning! Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Adjunct Faculty instructors at College of DuPage are responsible for course planning and instruction in classroom, lab, or clinical...
College of DuPage
Jul 15, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Adjunct Faculty, Physical Education - Softball Class - FA26
College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL
Adjunct Faculty, Physical Education - Softball Class - FA26 Adjunct Faculty, Physical Education - Softball Class - FA26 College of DuPage believes in the power of teaching and learning. We seek adjunct faculty members to teach Physical Education - Softball Class . COD faculty are committed to facilitate and support student success in learning. We strive to meet the individual educational needs of our unique, multicultural campus. The successful adjunct candidate will be committed to teaching in a multicultural environment and welcome the opportunity to work with students with diverse learning abilities. Opportunities may exist to teach a flexible schedule that may include teaching assignments during days, evenings and weekends. We invite you to join our team and apply your passion for teaching and learning! Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Adjunct Faculty instructors at College of DuPage are responsible for course planning and instruction in classroom, lab, or...
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