What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty, Finance (Fall 2026) position at Dominican University?
Adjunct Faculty, Finance (Fall 2026)
Position Available: August 15, 2026
FLSA Status: Exempt (salary)
Job Status: Part-time Faculty (non-tenure track)
Position Summary:
The Brennan School of Business at Dominican University is seeking a part-time Adjunct Faculty Member to teach FIN 605 – Financial Management, a required course for all students completing the Masters in Business Administration degree.
The course meets Monday, 6:30pm-9:20pm, in a face-to-face format. The ideal candidate will be based in the Chicagoland area to engage directly with students. The adjunct faculty member may collaborate with senior departmental faculty to review and enhance course materials, case studies, and software specific to this course.
Responsibilities:
Adjunct faculty are responsible for the following:
- Adhering to the university policies, procedures, and university calendar with respect to reporting information to university offices\Administering student evaluation, timely and accurate submission of required paperwork related to instruction, including grades and course evaluations.
- Grading weekly assignments, responding to student emails and phone calls promptly and providing feedback in a timely manner.
- Preparing course materials, including writing test questions and delivering assignments appropriate to subject matter
- Meeting with students and hosting office hours
- Adhering to the goals and objectives of the course, including delivery of assessments to the Department Chair and senior faculty in the department
Required Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a closely related field from an accredited institution
- Demonstrated professional experience in finance, financial analysis, corporate finance, investment management, or a related field
- Ability to teach in person at our River Forest, IL campus on Monday evenings
Preferred Qualifications:
- A minimum of three years of professional experience in corporate finance, financial planning and analysis, investment management, banking, or a related discipline
- Prior teaching, training, mentoring, or guest lecturing experience that demonstrates the ability to translate complex financial concepts for graduate-level students
- Familiarity with instructional technology, including learning management systems such as Canvas
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to engage a diverse student body
Physical Demands
- Ability to spend long durations of the workday sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Salary and FLSA Status
Adjunct faculty are compensated on a per-course basis.
- Salary: $3,000-$3,600 (depending on degree attained and experience, particularly university-level instructor-of-record experience).
- FLSA Status: Exempt, Part-Time (Adjunct Faculty)
Applicants should submit:
- Cover letter identifying courses of interest
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- List of professional references
- Teaching philosophy statement
Official transcripts will be 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 : $3,000 - $3,600