What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer, Chemistry (Non-tenure track) position at Dominican University?
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 semesters. Teaching-related responsibilities, such as mentoring adjunct faculty as well as supervising laboratory assistants and other student workers, will be expected.
- Responsibilities will also include laboratory curriculum design and laboratory prep. Most courses will be taught in face-to-face modality, but some familiarity with online teaching is also appreciated.
Required Qualifications:
- At least a Master’s Degree in a chemistry discipline.
- Provide evidence of teaching experience at the college level with diverse undergraduate students.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Provide evidence of teaching excellence in culturally responsive and inclusive pedagogy designed to reach a diverse student body.
- Experience in teaching introductory chemistry courses (lecture and laboratory sections).
Physical Demands:
- Ability to spend long durations of the workday sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Salary and FLSA Status
- FLSA Status: Exempt, full-time
- SALARY: $55,440 - $59,000 annually
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
- Professional development opportunities
- Tuition remission for employees and their dependents
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
Employment at Dominican University is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
About Dominican University
Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago, with an additional campus in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dominican University offers associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor, thoughtful accompaniment of students, intentional affordability, and values-based, relationship-centered learning environment.
Dominican currently enrolls over 3,800 students, including 2,690 undergraduates and 1,114 graduate students. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% as Black or African American, and 3% as Asian. Under-represented minority students comprise 77% of the undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first-generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients, illustrating their families’ level of income; and 58% are eligible for low-income MAP grants from the State of Illinois.
Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups. For more information, visit www.dom.edu.
Expectations for all Dominican Employees:
To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, give compassionate service, and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world, engage in university service work that promotes collaboration and community building. This includes participating in organizational initiatives, supporting campus events, contributing to community outreach, and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment through involvement in various staff-driven activities and groups.
Institutional Statement
Dominican University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, and candidates from diverse backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need accommodations due to a disability, you may contact us at opc@dom.edu for assistance.
Salary : $55,440 - $59,000
