Saint Xavier University

Adjunct Faculty - Chemistry

Location
Chicago, IL
Pay
$1,080 per credit
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
February 5, 2026

About this position

Job Number: 1431 Department: Chemistry Opening Date: 02/04/2026 Per Credit Hour: $1,080.00Summary Saint Xavier University prides itself on its Mercy mission and excellent teaching prowess. We are seeking adjunct faculty members to teach Chemistry. SXU faculty are dedicated to high-quality teaching for its diverse student population. We strive to facilitate student success in learning, and to meet the individual educational needs of each individual within our student body. The successful adjunct candidate will be committed to teaching in a multicultural environment and welcome the opportunity to work with students with diverse learning abilities. Opportunities may exist to teach a flexible schedule that may include teaching assignments during days, evenings, and weekends, as needed. Adjuncts can teach up to two sections of undergraduate courses per semester. Adjuncts are paid by stipend on a biweekly basis beginning on the first payroll following the course add/drop date. We invite you to join our team and submit your application today! Essential Duties & Responsibilities Adjunct Faculty instructors at Saint Xavier University are responsible for course planning and instruction in classroom, lab, and/or clinical settings. Courses may be conducted in various delivery modes, such as in-person, online, hybrid and/or blended formats, with a preference towards in-person instruction. In addition, adjunct faculty are responsible for student evaluation, departmental communication, and timely and accurate submission of required paperwork related to instruction. Qualifications Please include a: Cover letter Curriculum vitae Copy of your unofficial transcripts Three references Official transcripts may be requested further into the selection process. Additional Expectations We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner. The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision, and core values of the university. Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions, and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.

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How the pay compares

Medians across listings on this board that disclose per-course pay, updated daily.

This listing
$1,080 per credit
Chemistry median
$3,200/ course, n=49
Illinois median
$1,326/ course, n=270

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