What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty, Business Law Fall 2026 position at Dominican University?
Position Title: Adjunct Faculty, Business Law Fall 2026
Department: Brennan School of Business
Reports To: Associate Dean
Position Summary
Dominican University seeks a part-time Adjunct Faculty member to teach BLAW 201 – Business Law, a required course for all undergraduate business majors, during the Fall 2026 term. Adjunct faculty are appointed on a course-by-course basis and are responsible for course instruction, student engagement, and supporting student learning outcomes for assigned sections. The course is scheduled to meet face-to-face on the River Forest campus on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Course Assignment
BLAW 201 – Business Law examines the relationship between business, society, and the legal environment in which organizations operate. Topics include legal procedures for resolving disputes; contracts; agency; property; administrative, criminal, and tort law; corporate law and partnerships; negotiable instruments and secured transactions; bankruptcy; and estates.
Essential Instructional Responsibilities
Adjunct faculty responsibilities are limited to instructional duties related to assigned courses:
- Deliver course instruction consistent with the approved course syllabus and learning outcomes
- Prepare course materials and assessments appropriate to the discipline
- Submit grades and required academic records accurately and on time
- Provide reasonable availability to students, including scheduled office hours
- Respond to student communication within a reasonable timeframe
- Administer course evaluations
- Follow university academic policies and accommodation procedures
- Coordinate with the Department Chair regarding course delivery and academic matters
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of a Juris Doctor (JD) degree in business law from an accredited institution
- Demonstrated academic or professional expertise appropriate to the course subject matter
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior college-level teaching experience
- Experience using a learning management system (Canvas preferred)
- Relevant professional or applied experience in the field
Compensation
- Adjunct faculty are compensated on a per-course basis. Salary Range: $3,300 – $4,000 per course
- Actual compensation is determined based on credentials, experience, course level, and credit hours.
- FLSA Status: Exempt, Part-Time (Adjunct Faculty)
Application Materials
Applicants should submit:
- Cover letter identifying courses of interest
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- List of three professional references
- Teaching philosophy statement (1-2 pages)
- Official transcripts required of finalists. Employment contingent upon successful background check.
About Dominican University
Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago, with an additional campus in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dominican University offers associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor, thoughtful accompaniment of students, intentional affordability, and values- based, relationship-centered learning environment.
Dominican currently enrolls over 3,800 students, including 2,690 undergraduates and 1,114 graduate students. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% as Black or African American, and 3% as Asian. Under-represented minority students comprise 77% of the undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first-generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients, illustrating their families’ level of income; and 58% are eligible for low-income MAP grants from the State of Illinois.
Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups. For more information, visit www.dom.edu.
Expectations for all Dominican Employees:
To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, give compassionate service, and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world, engage in university service work that promotes collaboration and community building. This includes participating in organizational initiatives, supporting campus events, contributing to community outreach, and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment through involvement in various staff-driven activities and groups.
Institutional Statement
Dominican University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
Salary : $3,300 - $4,000