26 Dominican University jobs found

Position Title: Lecturer, Nursing (Non-tenure track) Department: Elizabeth T. MacNeil School of Nursing Reports To: Executive Director of Nursing Location: On-campus (River Forest, IL)     Position Summary:   The Lecturer is a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position beginning August 15, 2025. The successful candidate will become a vital member of the faculty team committed to excellence and innovation in teaching, scholarship, and service while upholding Dominican University's mission and values. The candidate is expected to teach twelve (12) credit hours per semester. Additionally, as a Lecturer, responsibilities include scholarship and service to the department, college, and university-level committees, discipline-specific professional organizations, and community service.     Duties and Responsibilities:   Provide exemplary instruction in the didactic, simulation lab, and clinical areas of...

Title: Assistant Professor and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Department: Elizabeth T. MacNeil School of Nursing Reports To: Executive Director of Nursing Location: On-campus (River Forest, IL)   Position Summary: Dominican University's Borra College of Health Sciences, Elizabeth T. MacNeil School of Nursing invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Track Lead to teach for our new Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) track beginning August 2025. This is a tenure-track position. This PMHNP Track Lead will require professional knowledge, administrative and management skills, academic policy expertise, accreditation experience, and cultural sensitivity. The Track Lead will coordinate and supervise the implementation of the PMHNP track year-round through a 12-month full-time academic year appointment. The Psychiatric Mental...

Position Title: Visiting Assistant Professor (Non-tenure track) Department: School of Social Work Reports To: School of Social Work Director  Location: On-site (River Forest Campus)   POSITION SUMMARY:   The successful candidate will help maintain and develop bilingual language and bi-cultural curriculum in areas of practice, advanced diversity, HBSE, and policy. Furthermore, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the school's overall social work curriculum, teach graduate-level courses, advise and mentor MSW students, and serve on school, college, and University committees. Faculty are supported through various professional development opportunities, mentoring, and small research grant opportunities.     DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   Work collaboratively to develop MSW courses in Spanish. This includes designing courses that align with CSWE competencies. Teach and advise students...

Position Title: Cybersecurity Lecturer Department: School of Information Studies Reports To: Director, School of Information Studies Location: River Forest (IL) Campus; Chicago Campus (Pilsen) Application Process : Accepting applications until January 2, 2025, or until position is filled     Position Summary: The School of Information Studies (SOIS) at Dominican University (River Forest and Chicago, IL) is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time faculty lecturer to teach fully online and hybrid courses in cybersecurity. We seek candidates who hold terminal degrees in their respective fields and are able to join the faculty on August 15, 2025. SOIS is an ALA-accredited member of the iSchools consortium and offers a Bachelor of Science in Informatics, a Master of Library and Information Science, a Master of Science in Information Management, a Master of Arts in Youth Literature, a Master of Professional Studies, and a PhD in...

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...

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...

Position Title: Biology Instructor (Non-tenure track) Department: Biological Sciences Reports To: RCAS Dean Location: On-campus (River Forest, IL) Start Date: August 2025     Position Summary:   The Dominican University Department of Biological Sciences seeks applicants for a full-time, non-tenure-track instructor beginning in fall 2025 to teach undergraduate courses in Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, Introductory General Biology, and Introductory Human Biology. The standard teaching load for an instructor position is the equivalent of 24 credits (lecture and labs) per year. The successful candidate is also expected to contribute to the University's Core Curriculum and uphold the mission and values of the University.     Duties and Responsibilities:   Teach undergraduate courses in Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, Introductory General Biology,  and Introductory Human Biology....

Position Title: Visiting Lecturer or Clinical Assistant Professor (Non-tenure track) Department: School of Social Work Reports To: School of Social Work Director Location: On-site (River Forest Campus)     POSITION SUMMARY:   The successful candidate will help maintain and develop bilingual language and bi-cultural curriculum in areas of practice, advanced diversity, HBSE, and policy. Furthermore, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the school's overall social work curriculum, teach graduate-level courses, advise and mentor MSW students, and serve on school, college, and University committees. Faculty are supported through various professional development opportunities, mentoring, and small research grant opportunities.     DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   Work collaboratively to develop MSW courses in Spanish. This includes designing courses that align with CSWE competencies....

TITLE: Residence Life Graduate Assistant for Leadership and Programming FLSA STATUS:  EXEMPT (stipend, tuition, room & board) DEPARTMENT: Residence Life REPORTS TO:   Residence Life Professional Staff   PRIMARY PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARY: The Residence Life Graduate Assistant for Leadership and Programming (LPGA) will assist with the implementation and evaluation the residential programming model, emphasizing competencies including student engagement, positive relationships, student success, leadership, community, social justice, and wellness. The LPGA will assist in the budget management of residential programming model. The LPGA will oversee the Resident Assistant Office and assist with overseeing the resident assistants' use of the Student Involvement Resource Center (SIRC). The LPGA will assist in the on-call duty rotation, other departmental duties, and annual programs including training, recruitment selection, and other...

Position Title: Assistant Professor of Accounting (Tenure track) Department: Brennan School of Business Reports To: Dean of Brennan School of Business Location: On-campus (River Forest, IL) This position offers potential advancement to Associate Professor for candidates with relevant credentials and experience.    Position Summary:   Dominican University's Brennan School of Business is seeking applicants for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Accounting for the 2025-2026 academic year, beginning in August 2025. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching to a diverse student body in the area of accounting. The preferred candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the university mission as well as to developing and sustaining a portfolio of intellectual contributions in the field of accounting. The standard teaching load for this position is 21 credit hours, which corresponds to seven courses...

  TITLE: Accommodations and Disability Access: Graduate Assistant SUPERVISOR'S TITLE:  Coordinator for Accommodations and Disability Access DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: Spring 2024, Summer Employment Available     GENERAL SUMMARY: As part of the Division of Student Success and Engagement, the ADA Graduate Assistant provides administrative support and assists in implementing academic accommodations relating to testing and adaptive technology to ensure students' access to academic courses and programming.  As a liaison to the diverse DU student community, the ADA Graduate Assistant will assist with gathering, tracking, and presenting data on students' use of ADA and other academic supports available through the Academic Success Center (ASC).     QUALIFICATIONS: Awareness and or desire to learn about accommodations and accessibility in the university setting Excellent written and oral communication skills...

Position Title: Biology Instructor (Non-tenure track) Department: Biological Sciences Reports To: RCAS Dean Location: On-campus (River Forest, IL) Start Date: August 2025     Position Summary:   The Dominican University Department of Biological Sciences seeks applicants for a full-time, non-tenure-track instructor beginning in fall 2025 to teach undergraduate courses in Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, Introductory General Biology, and Introductory Human Biology. The standard teaching load for an instructor position is the equivalent of 24 credits (lecture and labs) per year. The successful candidate is also expected to contribute to the University's Core Curriculum and uphold the mission and values of the University.     Duties and Responsibilities:   Teach undergraduate courses in Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, Introductory General Biology, and Introductory Human Biology....

Position Title: Assistant Professor of Computer Science (Tenure track) Department: Computer Science Reports To: Dean of Brennan School of Business Location: On-campus (River Forest, IL) The Associate Professor position is open for candidates with relevant credentials and experience.    Position Summary:   Dominican University is seeking applicants for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Computer Science for the 2025-2026 academic year, beginning in August 2025. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching to a diverse student body in computer science. The preferred candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the university mission as well as to developing and sustaining a portfolio of intellectual contributions in the field of computer science. The standard teaching load for this position is 21 credit hours, which corresponds to seven courses during the academic year.    The...

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...

TITLE: Residence Life Graduate Assistant - Chicago Campus FLSA STATUS:  EXEMPT (stipend, tuition, room & board) DEPARTMENT: Student Life REPORTS TO:   Residence Life Professional Staff   PRIMARY PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Residence Life Area Manager for the Chicago Campus (La Casa), the Graduate Assistant(s) for the Chicago Campus will focus on community development and operations functions. Graduate Assistants help foster a vibrant student community through leadership, programming, policy enforcement, resourcefulness, and support. The GA(s) in this role will also serve as a liaison with physical plant staff, custodial staff, and Campus Safety. The Graduate Assistant for Housing Services will also participate in the on-call duty rotation, other departmental duties, and annual programs, which may include, but are not limited to, training, recruitment and selection, and other departmental initiatives....

Position Title:  Assistant Professor of Economics (Tenure track) Department: Brennan School of Business Reports To: Dean of Brennan School of Business Location: On-campus (River Forest, IL) This position offers potential advancement to Associate Professor for candidates with relevant credentials and experience.    Position Summary:   Dominican University's Brennan School of Business is seeking applicants for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Economics for the 2025-2026 academic year, beginning in August 2025. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching to a diverse student body in the area of economics. The preferred candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the university mission as well as to developing and sustaining a portfolio of intellectual contributions in the field of economics. The standard teaching load for this position is 21 credit hours, which corresponds to seven courses...

Position Title: Lecturer, Chemistry (Non-tenure track) Department: Physical Sciences Department Reports To: Dean of Rosary College of Arts and Sciences Location: On Campus (River Forest, IL) Date Job is Available:  Starting August 2025 Academic Year   Position Summary:   The physical sciences department at Dominican University seeks applicants for the position of full-time lecturer of chemistry. We are seeking someone enthusiastic about gaining or expanding their skills teaching introductory chemistry courses, both lecture as well as laboratory sections, and who has a commitment to serving a diverse student body.     Duties and Responsibilities:   The courses that will be prioritized are CHEM101 Introduction to General Chemistry, both lecture and laboratory and CHEM104 Introduction to Organic Chemistry, both lecture and laboratory. The course load for lecturers is 24 credits across two...

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...

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...

Position Title: Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship (Tenure track) Department: Brennan School of Business Reports To: Dean of Brennan School of Business Location: On-campus (River Forest, IL) This position offers potential advancement to Associate Professor for candidates with relevant credentials and experience.    Position Summary:   Dominican University's Brennan School of Business is seeking applicants for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship for the 2025-2026 academic year, beginning in August 2025. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching to a diverse student body in the area of entrepreneurship. The preferred candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the university mission as well as to developing and sustaining a portfolio of intellectual contributions in the field of entrepreneurship. The standard teaching load for this position is 21 credit hours, which...