Science Adjunct Faculty Pool, School of Design

About the role

Columbia College Chicago hires Adjunct Faculty to teach courses on a part-time basis. Positions are not available every semester and are contingent upon student enrollment and funding.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory and intermediate level science courses in biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, and interdisciplinary sciences.
• Offer courses in animation, interior architecture, graphic design, UX/UI, game design and art, cinema visual effects, game programming, software development, and general education courses in math.
• Engage students through clear, accessible lessons and effective communication.
• Mentor and foster a learning environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and professional growth.
• Translate complex scientific concepts into understandable lessons.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physics, Interdisciplinary fields, or a related field.
• A PhD in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physics, Interdisciplinary fields, or a related field, preferred.
• Demonstrated success in teaching, lecturing, or mentoring students, preferably in higher education.
• A passion for teaching and fostering a learning environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and professional growth.
• Experience in project-based learning or hands-on teaching methodologies.

Qualifications

• A terminal degree in the relevant discipline as the preferred credential.
• Demonstrated success in teaching, lecturing, or mentoring students, either in an academic or professional setting, preferably in higher education.
• A passion for teaching and a commitment to fostering a learning environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and professional growth among students.
• Experience in project-based learning or hands-on teaching methodologies.

Skills

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to translate complex scientific concepts into clear, accessible lessons.
• A passion for non-majors science education.
• A commitment to student learning and development.

Benefits

The college offers competitive benefits including:

• Affordable health, dental, and vision coverage;
• A flexible spending account;
• A commuter benefit program;
• Life and accidental, death & dismemberment coverage;
• Paid and unpaid leave options;
• Work/life benefits;
• Education assistance programs;
• Retirement and financial planning benefits.

Pay

The 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

The position is part-time.

Contact

To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three references. Further materials, such as official transcripts sent from the degree-granting institution, may be requested at a later date.