Adjunct Faculty

Benedictine University is an inclusive academic community, inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition and Benedictine values. We seek employees who will contribute to the advancement of our mission by helping students shape lives of meaning and purpose as engaged citizens who care for the Earth, welcome people of diverse faiths and cultures, and promote the common good. We are currently seeking applicants for our adjunct faculty pool. Adjunct faculty teach undergraduate and graduate courses on  our campuses in Lisle, IL, Mesa, AZ, and online in all areas: Business, Public Health, Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, Math, Computer Sciences, Biology, Sports & Exercise Science, Physics, Astronomy, Engineering, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Communications, Graphic Arts and Design, Fine Arts, Music, Education, , Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, History, Philosophy, Theology, English Language and Literature, and Spanish. We also employ adjunct faculty in our graduate linguistics program in Vietnam and our MBA and MPH programs in China.

Please submit:

  1. Cover Letter addressing your qualifications and interest in joining the pool
  2. Curriculum Vitae including three references.

Questions: [email protected]

We will file applicant materials in the pool and go to the pool when the need for adjunct faculty arises. 

Candidates who are offered an adjunct faculty position at Benedictine University must present their Official Transcripts and Curriculum Vitae (CV) in order to be hired for the position. These items must be presented to Human Resources before the position starts.

Training: As a University employee you are required to complete all University-specific training to fulfill your job duties.

Benedictine University does not discriminate in its admissions or educational policies, programs or activities; scholarship and loan programs; athletic and other University administered programs or employment practices on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The laws applicable to Benedictine University include constitutional and statutory protections of the University’s rights as a religiously sponsored institution.  This policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all employment and personnel practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, training and compensation.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.  A Criminal Background Check and the following of campus-specific guidelines for pandemic protocols is required. Benedictine University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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