Adjunct Instructor - Mathematics

Roosevelt University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 3,385 - 4,578; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Commuter savings

Voluntary retirement contributions

Pet insurance

Job summary

Roosevelt University in Chicago seeks adjunct instructors to teach various mathematics courses for the Fall 2026 semester on the Chicago Campus. Expertise needed in Developmental and Co-requisite math, statistics, calculus, and algebra, with emphasis on using Excel and other software tools.

Applications will be reviewed for start date of August 31, 2026 and end date of December 19, 2026. Compensation is per 3-credit course; candidates must indicate preferred days/times in the cover letter.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Mathematics or related field for credit-bearing courses.
• Bachelor’s Degree may be acceptable for non-credit-bearing courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach mathematics courses for the Fall 2026 semester at the Chicago Campus.
• Coordinate with department and schedule according to offered time slots.
• Cover courses such as Developmental/Co-requisite Math, Algebra, Precalculus, Calculus, Statistics.

Skills

Teaching

Excel usage

Education

Master’s degree in Mathematics or related field

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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 provides students with a strong liberal-arts foundation emphasizing interdisciplinarity and civic engagement. Roosevelt University offers courses on Roosevelt’s Chicago campus, Schaumburg campus and online.

Roosevelt University’s Mathematics Program seeks adjunct instructors to teach various courses for the Fall 2026 semester at the Chicago Campus with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Developmental and co-requisite mathematics courses
• Writing in a mathematics course
• Teaching using excel and other software
• Statistics
• College algebra and precalculus; and
• Calculus.

Please include which days/time slots work best for you in your cover letter:

MW 8-9:15

MW 9:30-10:45

MW 11-12:15

MW 12:30-1:45

MW 2-3:15

MW 3:30-4:45

TR 8-9:15

TR 9:30-10:45

TR 11-12:15

TR 1:30-2:45

TR 3:30-4:45

When applying, specify which expertise area(s) you are applying to in your cover letter. Applications will be reviewed with an expected start date for the fall semester of August 31, 2026, and end date of December 19, 2026.

Entry level compensation rate for teaching one 3-credit course as of Fall 2026 is $3,982.00. Compensation for courses that carry fewer or more than three credits will be prorated down or up accordingly. Entry into the union for any subsequent semesters of employment thereafter is required.

Voluntary benefits such as tuition remission, commuter savings, voluntary retirement contributions, and pet insurance are all made available upon union membership and eligibility.

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 Mathematics or related field for all credit bearing courses. A Bachelor’s Degree may be acceptable for non-credit-bearing courses.

Years of Experience Required

Years of Experience Required 0

Required Education

Required Education Bachelor's Degree

Certification/Licensure Required

Minimum Qualifications

Refer to knowledge, skills and abilities above

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with at-risk and/or first-generation college students.

2-5 years of prior experience teaching at the university level

Equipment Operated

Some courses use zoom, excel, word, mathematical software packages, graphing calculators, or other educational technology.

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 (typically less than 10 pounds).

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have an earned Master's Degree in Mathematics or a related field?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have at least 2 years experience working with students in a college or university setting?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Which of the following courses do you have experience teaching?
  • Developmental or Co-requisite Math courses
  • Quantitative literacy involving extensive excel use, including formulas, charts, and datasets
  • College algebra
  • Precalculus and trigonometry
  • Calculus
  • Statistics
  • Other math courses at the level of calculus 2 or higher
• * Are you available to teach courses scheduled during the hours of 8:30 AM-3:30 PM?
  • Yes
  • No