Part-Time Faculty, LGBTQ Studies Program

Posting Details Job ID:

60732

College/School:

Chicago, IL -

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Position Description:

Established in 2005, the LGBTQ studies program offers students the opportunity to complete a minor in the interdisciplinary field of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Studies. The LGTBQ Studies Program, within the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at DePaul University, invites expressions of interest for adjunct faculty teaching opportunities.

These part-time teaching opportunities may be available throughout the academic year.

Please note:

in 2025-2026 we will continue to have particular interest in applicants with expertise in Transgender Studies and in Introduction to LGBTQ Studies. Applicants with expertise that matches course scheduling needs will be contacted for an interview. Academic course needs fluctuate from quarter to quarter, appointments are made on a course-by-course basis, and subsequent appointments are not guaranteed; however, the Program does its best to give ample notice about available courses and potential course cancellations.

Qualifications:

Ph.D., M.F.A., or M.A. in related fields and teaching experience, at the collegiate level, in any disciplinary area of LGBTQ Studies.

Application Instructions:

This posting applies to the following fields of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer studies. Teachers should be prepared to teach from an inter-disciplinary perspective and be familiar with online teaching modalities. More information about the program and its courses can be found here: https://las.depaul.edu/academics/lgbtq-studies/Pages/default.aspx

Considerations:

Exceptions to standard rates may apply to courses with unique credit hours, supervision, labs, clinical/practicum courses, coaching, administrative tasks, and courses that are either over-enrolled or under-enrolled.

General Compensation/Benefits Statement:

DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information. DePaul University offers a variety of benefit options for qualified part-time employees. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/part-time/Pages/default.aspx

About DePaul University's Academic Calendar:

Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

Close Date:

Jun 30, 2026

Salary Information:

The anticipated hiring rate of this position is between $4,500 and $5,600 per course, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicant Documents C.V.(1) Cover Letter(1) Teaching Statement(1)