Governors State University

Temporary Adjunct Faculty, Criminal Justice, Division of Arts and Letters AY26-27

Location
University Park, IL
Pay
$500 – $3,750 per course
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
October 8, 2026

About this position

Location: Governors State University, IL Job Type: Adjunct Faculty Job Number: ADJ202600016 Division: Division Of Arts And Letters FLSA: Exempt Bargaining Unit 0 Description Adjuncts are hired on a course basis each term. Salary Range for Adjuncts teaching in this academic area is $500.00 - $3,750.00 per course. Governors State University's College of Arts and Sciences seeks to create an available pool of Adjunct Faculty candidates to teach Criminal Justice courses in our Division of Arts & Letters. Courses taught by adjunct faculty in the above programs are for undergraduates, graduates, or a combination of both. Please visit our website for more information about the programs and courses offered for undergraduates and graduates. Interested individuals are invited to complete a faculty profile, attach a curriculum vitae, and transcripts for consideration. At Governors State University, adjunct faculty are hired as temporary faculty with teaching responsibilities for a specific course in a semester or summer session. Adjuncts are not a part of the faculty bargaining unit and are not included in membership of the Faculty Senate. Essential Responsibilities Required and Preferred Qualifications Minimum Qualifications A Master's degree in a related discipline. Preferred Qualifications Online teaching experience. Supplemental Information Please attached the following documents:Cover letter CV or Resume Transcripts List of three professional references with current contact information.

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How the pay compares

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

This listing
$3,750
Criminal Justice median
$3,500/ course, n=30
Illinois median
$1,257/ course, n=233

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