Job Description

Position Title: Adjunct Faculty, Art History (Spring 2026)
Department: Graphic Design & Art
Reports To: Chair
Position Summary: The Graphic Design/Art Department at Dominican University is seeking a part-time Adjunct faculty member to teach the following course:
ARTH 191 01: GLOBAL ART HISTORY II: RENAISSANCE TO THE PRESENT
Art History 191 is an in-depth survey of art from the fourteenth century to the present, emphasizing various styles and identifying recurring themes across eras and cultures.
Duties/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.
• Administer student evaluations and timely and accurately submit the 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 the subject matter.
• Meeting with students and hosting office hours.
• Adhering to the goals and objectives of the course, as guided by the Department Chair.

Required Qualifications
Minimum of a Master's degree in Art History or Studio Arts.
Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2 years of demonstrated teaching experience (experience with Canvas Learning Management System preferred)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Salary and FLSA Status

• Salary: $2800-$3200 (depending on degree attained and experience, particularly university-level instructor-of-record experience)
• FLSA Status: Exempt (salary)

Application Instructions

• Cover letter (include the course of interest)
• CV/resume (including a list of three references)
• Teaching philosophy statement (1-2 pages, specific to Art History)
• Applications must be submitted by 12/01/2025.

Employment at Dominican University is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
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 .
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.

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