Part Time Faculty, First-Year Program

Part Time Faculty, First-Year Program

Full-time Faculty Positions

Full-time faculty positions will be posted on a per-opening basis. Postings are organized by college / school and department. Applicants will be evaluated at the college / school level for the position which they are submitting an application. Unless noted by a close date, positions will remain open until they are filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Part-time Faculty Positions

DePaul University invites expressions of interest for a pool of qualified Part Time Faculty to teach courses in a variety of disciplines across all 10 colleges and schools. Individuals may enter expressions of interest by submitting their credentials to any posting for which they are qualified to teach. Postings are organized by college / school and department. Screening of individuals in the pool is ongoing, depending on curricular need and funding. Individuals will be contacted by the department if they reach the finalist stage for teaching a particular course or set of courses. The pool will remain in place until the closing date specified in the posting details; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond that time must resubmit. All individuals in the pool will be notified by email when the posting is closed.

Below you will find the details for the posting including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening or submitting your interest in teaching. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link / button.

Posting Details

Job ID : 47820

College / School : Chicago, IL - College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

Responsibilities :

The Office of the First-Year Program at DePaul University invites expressions of interest in part-time faculty teaching opportunities. Part-time teaching opportunities are available at different times throughout the academic year. Applicants with expertise that matches course scheduling needs will be contacted for an interview. Courses are not guaranteed; however the Program does its best to give ample notice about available courses and potential course cancellations.

Instructors who teach in the First-Year Program are drawn from disciplines that represent the full spectrum of the university's colleges and schools, not just the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.

Required Qualifications :

Master's Degree

One year (or the full-time equivalent) of teaching at the university level as instructor of record

The candidate must have demonstrated experience in working in teaching in a diverse learning environment.

Special Instructions to Applicants :

This posting applies to the following courses : Chicago Quarter (Discover Chicago or Explore Chicago) and Focal Point Seminar.

Please visit the following URL for information about the program and course offerings :

Considerations : Exceptions to standard rates may apply to courses with unique credit hours, supervision, labs, clinical / practicum courses, coaching, administrative tasks, and courses that are either over-enroled or under-enrolled.

General Compensation / Benefits Statement : DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

DePaul University offers a variety of benefit options for qualified part-time employees. Further information regarding benefits can be found here :

About DePaul University's Academic Calendar : Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

Close Date : Jun 30, 2025

Salary Information : The anticipated hiring rate of this position is between $4,500 and $5,600 per course, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicant Documents

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