Business & Marketing Adjunct Faculty Pool, School of Business and Entrepreneurship

About the role

Columbia College Chicago hires Adjunct Faculty to teach part-time courses in various disciplines including Advertising, Arts Management, Design Management, Marketing, Music Business, Public Relations, Social Media and Digital Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Strategic Communication, Intellectual Property Management, Interactive Media Development and Entrepreneurship, Live and Performing Arts Management, Pre-Law Studies, Sports Management, Talent Management, and Visual Arts Management.

Responsibilities

• Teach part-time courses in designated areas
• Contribute to a diverse educational environment
• Engage with students from various social and cultural backgrounds
• Work within the framework of the college's mission and values

Requirements

• Possess a degree at least one level above the level at which you teach, with a terminal degree preferred
• Demonstrated currency in a specialized discipline or a sustained history of distinguished professional work, creative achievements, or significant experience in the relevant field may be considered as an alternative to the required degree

Qualifications

• Ability to work with students from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds
• Contributions to a rich educational experience consistent with the college's mission

Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Ability to adapt to a diverse classroom environment
• Strong commitment to the college's mission and values

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Commuter benefit program
• Life, accidental, death & dismemberment coverage
• Paid and unpaid leave options
• Work/life benefits
• Education assistance programs
• Retirement and financial planning benefits

Pay

Entry level compensation rate for teaching one 3-credit course as of Fall 2026 is $5,635.00. Compensation for courses that carry fewer or more than three credits will be prorated down or up accordingly.

Schedule

Part-time schedule contingent upon student enrollment and funding availability.

Contact

To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three references. Further materials may be requested at a later date.

Additional Information

Columbia College Chicago actively promotes an expansive array of social and cultural theories, practices, and perspectives that are vital to the successful delivery of a contemporary creative curriculum and the college's mission to educate students who will author the culture of their times. The college is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations concerning civil rights. For more information, please visit: colum.edu/academic-access-and-excellence.

Primary Location

United States-Illinois-Chicago

Shift

Day

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Union Status

This position is union.

Overtime Eligibility

This position is not overtime eligible.