Adjunct Faculty - College of Arts and Sciences

XU01 Xavier University; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)

Tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents

Generous paid time off and vacation

Job summary

Xavier University is seeking part-time Adjunct Instructors for the College of Arts and Sciences for Fall 2026. Candidates must have a master's degree or relevant graduate degree and demonstrate excellence in teaching. Responsibilities include teaching assigned courses, preparing lectures, and using Xavier's academic program, Canvas, for student progress tracking.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV/resume, and references via Xavier's website. Join our mission-driven community focused on diverse perspectives and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field or relevant graduate degree.
• Demonstrated ability to teach at the college level.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned course(s).
• Plan and prepare lectures, discussions, and activities.
• Use academic program software to provide course information.
• Work cooperatively with department members.

Skills

Teaching at the college level

Professional experience in a related field

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Current Xavier University employees must apply to the internal career site by logging into Workday. The posting is for part‑time, non‑tenure‑track Adjunct Instructor positions in the College of Arts and Sciences for Fall 2026. Candidates should be dedicated to graduate or undergraduate teaching and demonstrate excellence in their field.

Minimum Qualifications

• Depending on courses assigned, a master’s degree in a related field with significant professional experience or a relevant graduate degree.
• Demonstrated ability to teach at the college level.

Duties

• Teach assigned course(s).
• Plan and prepare lectures, discussions, and activities to support student success.
• Use Xavier’s campus‑wide academic program, Canvas, to provide course information and maintain an electronic record of student progress.
• Work cooperatively with members of the department.

Applications will be accepted continuously; candidates may be contacted as teaching needs arise. Adjunct faculty contracts are issued semester‑by‑semester, depending on departmental needs and student enrollment.

To be considered, applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae/resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references on Xavier University’s website.

This adjunct faculty pool will end on May31,2027. If you are not contacted by that time and remain interested in employment, reapply when a new adjunct pool posting becomes available.

Benefits (full‑time only)

• Comprehensive insurance plans (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Tax‑advantaged accounts (health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, dependent care account).
• Financial security via life and long‑term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off, vacation, sick leave, holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents.

Xavier University is an equal opportunity employer.

Thank you for your interest. At Xavier University, we are more than an academic institution — we are a mission‑driven community grounded in the Ignatian tradition. Our values of reflection, service, and the pursuit of justice inspire everything we do. We believe in the power of collaboration, and we cultivate an environment where every voice is valued and diverse perspectives enrich our shared work.