Adjunct Faculty – Biology and Chemistry

Roosevelt University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 7,964 - 15,928; Part time

Job summary

Roosevelt University’s College of Science, Health, and Pharmacy seeks adjunct instructors to teach General Biology and General or Organic Chemistry for the Fall 2026 semester.

Positions are part‑time with a per‑course salary of $3,982 and may involve teaching up to two sections per semester at Chicago and/or Schaumburg campuses. Start date is August 15, 2026, ending December 20, 2026.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in biological science, health science, biochemistry, chemistry or a related field.
• Prior university-level teaching experience.
• Experience with at-risk and/or first-generation college students is preferred.
• Experience teaching the specific courses described above.

Responsibilities

• Weekly instruction in face-to-face lecture, discussion and/or laboratory.
• Regular interaction with other course instructors and course coordinator as applicable.
• Successful retention of students by means of effective pedagogy.
• Clear and timely communications.
• Timely submission of all grades.

Skills

Teaching

Education

Master’s Degree in biological science/health science/biochemistry/chemistry or related field

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Position Information

Position Rank

Track

Position Title

Position Title Adjunct Faculty – Biology and Chemistry

Category

Category Adjunct

Posting Number

Posting Number T000175

Location

Location Chicago/Schaumburg

Open Date

Open Date 05/19/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled? Yes

Job Type

Job Type Part-Time

Working Hours

Position Summary

Reflecting the ideals of its founders in 1945, Roosevelt University is a private, nonsectarian community of educators, scholars and learners committed to academic, creative and service excellence, who value differences in personal experiences and perspectives; ask difficult questions; and promote mutual understanding, inclusion, social consciousness and action toward social justice. Recognizing that difference broadens perspectives, Roosevelt University seeks and serves a diverse, promising student body from metropolitan Chicago and around the world. We invite you to contribute your talents to our community.

Roosevelt University’s College of Science, Health, and Pharmacy seeks multiple adjunct instructors to teach courses for the Fall 2026 semester with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• General Biology
• General or Organic Chemistry

When applying, specify which expertise area(s) and which campus locations (Chicago and/or Schaumburg) you are interested in.

Applications will be reviewed with an expected start date for the fall semester (August 15, 2026 and end date of December 20, 2026).

Job Duties (all positions):

• Weekly instruction in face-to-face lecture, discussion and/or laboratory
• Regular interaction with other course instructors and course coordinator as applicable
• Successful retention of students by means of effective pedagogy
• Clear and timely communications
• Timely submission of all grades
• Consistent usage of Roosevelt University email address (to be assigned upon onboarding)

The salary for each 3 credit course is $3,982. Instructors may be assigned to up to two course sections per semester.

Title IX Contact Information:

Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B. She can be reached at 312-281-3245 or [e-mail].

Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email [e-mail]

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• A Master’s Degree in biological science, health science, biochemistry, chemistry or related field.
• Prior experience teaching at the university level.

Years of Experience Required

1-2 years teaching at the university level

Required Education

Masters Degree

Certification/Licensure Required

None.

Minimum Qualifications

Please refer to Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required section.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with at-risk and/or first-generation college students.
• Experience teaching the specific courses described above.

Equipment Operated

Basic office/ classroom equipment (desktop computer, laptop, overhead projector, office copier) and specialty equipment as required for laboratory instruction.

Working Conditions

Normal climate-controlled office environment is provided. Job is largely sedentary, but there is a need to move about the office and buildings frequently. Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, pushing and/or pulling is required, especially in laboratory sections (typically less than 10 pounds)

Priority Application Instructions

Departmental Contact Information

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a Master’s Degree in biological science, health science, biochemistry, chemistry or a related field?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have 1-2 years of experience teaching at the university level?
  • Yes
  • No