Job Details

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time
Salary: $1,400 per contact hour
Posted: 11/13/2025
Category: Chemistry

Adjunct Lecturer – General and Organic Chemistry

Benedictine University is an inclusive academic community rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition and Benedictine values. We seek individuals who will help advance our mission by supporting students in shaping meaningful lives, embracing diversity, caring for the Earth, and promoting the common good.

Position: Adjunct Lecturer

Department: Physical Sciences
Classification: Part-time, Non-benefit eligible
Rate:

• $1,400 per contact hour (with a terminal degree)

• $1,200 per contact hour (without a terminal degree)
  Compensation is per contact hour and may vary based on class size.

Position Overview

The Department of Physical Sciences is seeking qualified adjunct faculty to teach undergraduate chemistry courses in lecture and laboratory formats. Courses span multiple sub-disciplines and may be delivered on-campus or online.

Available Teaching Areas

• Introductory Organic Chemistry (Online)

• Introductory Biochemistry (Online)

• General Chemistry I – Lecture and Lab

• General Chemistry II – Lecture and Lab

• Organic Chemistry I – Lecture and Lab

• Organic Chemistry II – Lecture and Lab

Adjunct faculty may teach at campus locations in Lisle, IL, Mesa, AZ, or online.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of an MS in Chemistry or related field (Ph.D. preferred).

• At least 2 years of teaching experience.

Application Instructions

Please submit:

1. A Cover Letter addressing your qualifications.

2. A Curriculum Vitae (CV) including three professional references.

Candidates offered a position must provide Official Transcripts and an up-to-date CV to Human Resources prior to the start date.

Questions: AWig@ben.edu

Physical Requirements

• Regular talking and hearing; frequent standing, walking, and manual handling tasks.

• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs occasionally.

• Use of computer screens, phones, and customer-service interactions.

• May require bending or extended periods of sitting.

• Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

• Compliance with campus-specific pandemic safety protocols is required.

Training Requirements

Employees must complete all University-required and OSHA-mandated training, delivered online or in person.

Part-Time Employee Benefits

Benedictine University offers a range of benefits to support health, well-being, and professional development (subject to change):

• Paid Time Off (PTO): In accordance with state laws (IL Paid Leave Act, AZ Earned Paid Sick Time).

• Retirement Plans: Supplemental retirement savings.

• Mental Health Support: Access to counseling and wellness resources.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for personal and work-related issues.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Benedictine University does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any protected characteristic. As a religiously sponsored institution, the University upholds legal protections of its religious mission.

In compliance with federal law, all new hires must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Adherence to campus pandemic protocols is required.

Benedictine University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE