Adjunct Faculty - College of Business (Design Thinking and Artificial Intelligence)

Concordia University Chicago (CUC) invites applications for part-time adjunct faculty for its programs at every level. Part-time teaching opportunities are available throughout the academic year, including summer sessions. Applicants with expertise that matches course scheduling needs will be contacted for an interview.

Current teaching opportunities include the following disciplines, at the Undergraduate, MBA, and Doctoral Levels:

• Design Thinking
• Artificial Intelligence

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate (traditional and accelerated degree programs) and graduate courses within the College of Business based on earned degree, area of expertise, and course modality. Many courses are offered in both online and face-to-face formats, and adjunct faculty may be hired in one or more of these modalities based on availability and interest.
• Work with college administrators (dean, assistant deans, discipline chairs) to address the needs of students and the curriculum.
• Support COB in the resolution of student issues in their assigned courses, such as grade and academic appeals.
• Complete other responsibilities for which they are hired.

Minimum Requirements:

• Terminal degree in a business-related field preferred, but a Master's Degree and relevant work experience will also be considered
• Prior classroom and online teaching experience is a major consideration
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to handle situations in a pleasant and professional manner
• Candidates must be committed to the mission and identity of Concordia University Chicago.

Application Information:

Interested individuals should include the following in their online application:

• Cover letter
• Teaching Philosophy
• Unofficial copies of post-secondary academic transcripts that reflect completion of advanced degree(s) (Official transcripts will be required upon hiring of successful candidates.)
• Resume/CV
• Names and phone numbers of three references

* Only applicants submitting all required documentation above will be considered. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to those applying by June 30, 2026. Applicants with experience serving on doctoral committees will be given priority.

Concordia does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex or age. As an institution of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, however, and to the extent allowed by law, Concordia University reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religious affiliation.

Concordia University Chicago does not generally sponsor for employment visas except for positions that oversee, teach or support our international programs.

About Concordia University Chicago:

Concordia University Chicago is a liberal arts-based Christian university founded in the Lutheran tradition. Through its College of Theology, Arts & Humanities, College of Business, College of Education, and College of Health, Science & Technology, Concordia-Chicago offers more than 160 areas of study in small classes taught by professors who are passionate about teaching and student success. All undergraduate and graduate degrees are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Concordia University Chicago has been recognized as a College of Distinction since 2010 and is consistently ranked among the Best Regional Universities–Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. For more than a decade, combined undergraduate and graduate enrollment has exceeded 5,000 students. Concordia University Chicago is located in River Forest, 10 miles west of downtown Chicago. Learn more about our commitment to higher education, rooted in the Gospel, at CUChicago.edu.

Steadfast in Jesus Christ as revealed in the Holy Scriptures, Concordia University Chicago promotes academic rigor in its liberal arts and professional programs; grounds students in objective truth, integrity, and excellence; and practices faithfulness to the Confessional teachings of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, as it forms students for vocations in church, family, and the world.