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, 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.

Position: Adjunct Lecturer

Department: Physical Sciences

Classification: Part-time, Non-benefit eligible

Rate: $1400 per contact hour (with a terminal degree) and $1200 per contact hour (without a terminal degree). This compensation is per contact hour and is subject to change based on class size.

Brief Overview of Duties: The Department of Physical Sciences is seeking qualified adjunct faculty to teach undergraduate chemistry courses in both lecture and laboratory formats. Opportunities are available across multiple sub-disciplines and delivery modes, including on-campus and online instruction.

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 teach undergraduate courses on our campuses in Lisle, IL, Mesa, AZ, and online.

Required Qualifications:
MS in Chemistry or related field required, Ph.D. preferred.

Experience: 2 years of teaching experience.

Application Process: Please submit

1. a Cover Letter addressing your qualifications and

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

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

Questions regarding Physical Sciences positions: AWig@ben.edu

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
This position requires the ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
Use of computer screen, phone, and customer service.
May require bending or sitting for long periods. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Following campus-specific pandemic protocols is required.

Training: Employees must complete all University-specific and/or OSHA-related training. Training may be online or in person.

Part-Time Employee Benefits Package Includes:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Retirement Plans

• Mental Health Support

• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Benedictine University does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, marital status, citizenship, or any characteristic protected by law.

All hired individuals must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete required forms upon hire. Following campus-specific pandemic protocols is required.

Benedictine University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE