Full Time Positions

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at DePaul University in Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position commencing in the Fall of 2025 at the level of Assistant Professor. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in Chemistry or Biochemistry and will be expected to:

1. Teach a variety of courses at the undergraduate level including lectures and labs for organic chemistry and possibly biochemistry. Candidates may also teach upper-level electives in the chemistry or biochemistry major, graduate courses, and electives for non-science majors. 
2. Develop an active research program within their area of expertise that results in publications in peer-reviewed journals.
3. Contribute actively in service to the Department, College, and University.

About the Department

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is an ACS accredited department offering BA and BS degrees in Chemistry and in Biochemistry, and MS degrees in chemistry with thesis and non-thesis options. The department is comprised of research-active tenure line faculty and full-time teaching faculty. The department is housed on the Lincoln Park campus on the north side of Chicago with close proximity to public transportation.

About the College and University

The College of Science and Health is the third largest college at DePaul, enrolling over 3,000 students. The college includes programs in biology, chemistry and biochemistry, environmental science and studies, health sciences, mathematics, neuroscience, nursing, occupational therapy, physics and astrophysics, psychology, and speech language pathology. The College of Science and Health provides high quality, personalized, and accessible science and health education to a diverse student body, grounded in the values of St. Vincent de Paul. Our teaching and research advance knowledge and service to society. With an overall enrollment of over 22,000 students, DePaul is the nation’s twelfth-largest private non-profit university. 

We seek applicants that reflect the diversity of our student body and the city of Chicago. Applicants who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to an inclusive climate are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas. Women and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

The Criminology Program invites applications for a tenure-track, assistant professor appointment for the Academic Year 2025-2026, specialization open. Preferred candidates will be those able and willing to teach Criminological Theory and other elective courses in their area of specialization. 

The Department is seeking faculty to participate in collaborative efforts to foster teaching effectiveness, assessment of student learning, creative scholarship and research, and those interested in developing new course offerings.

Successful applications will be required to support the Department and the University’s mission through teaching, scholarship and research activities, and service.

Teaching expectations include: 

• supporting student learning, retention, persistence, and program completion;
• completing professional development;
• teaching assigned courses that may include day, evening, online, or hybrid courses;
• teaching at either the Lincoln Park or Chicago Loop campuses as needed;
• posting and holding office hours;
• maintaining and improving competence in the subjects taught; and
• advising students about career opportunities.   

 Scholarly or research expectations include:

• conducting research or producing scholarly works in the area of criminology or criminal justice, including community-engaged scholarship or applied research;
• seeking opportunities to engage students in research activities;
• presenting at professionally recognized venues; and
• sharing one’s scholarship and research activities through peer review journals or other professionally recognized publication types.

 Service expectations include:

• support of student organizations or activities;
• participation in Department, College, and University committees;
• work supporting local, state, national agencies or communities; and
• participation and leadership in professional organizations as appropriate to the discipline. 

The Criminology Department at DePaul University is a new and rapidly growing undergraduate major in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. Located on DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus in Chicago, the Department provides students with an in-depth understanding of the various aspects of the criminal legal system. DePaul’s Criminology major emphasizes critical thinking, strong analytical and writing skills, ethical considerations, and social justice. The major includes three concentration areas: Community Justice, Criminal Justice Administration, and Race, Class, Gender and the Criminal Legal System. 

With an overall enrollment of over 22,000 students, DePaul is the nation’s twelfth largest private non-profit university. While the university is large, class sizes for typically do not exceed 35 students. We seek candidates with a demonstrated record of effectiveness as the instructor for a variety of courses or teaching environments, ability to teach at the undergraduate level, commitment to continued development as an educator, and active engagement in high-quality research.

The Department of Economics at DePaul University invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the level of Assistant Professor in the area of applied microeconomics. We are particularly interested in candidates who employ cutting-edge empirical techniques to examine policy relevant issues related to public, labor, urban, environmental, and health economics.

Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate’s field of specialty.
• Produce high-quality original research.
• Collaborate with colleagues and actively contribute to the intellectual life of the department.
• Participate in departmental and university service activities.

DePaul University is the largest Catholic university in the nation. The Economics Department is located in the Loop in downtown Chicago and is a part of the Driehaus College of Business, though we also offer undergraduate degrees in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. The Department’s graduate programs include a quantitative Master of Science in Economics and an MBA concentration in Business Strategy and Decision-Making.   

Application Deadline: Preference will be given to application received prior to December 1, 2024.

The Department of Health Sciences at DePaul University in Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting September 2025. We seek candidates broadly trained in Nutrition Science and/or related fields. A PhD or equivalent degree is required; post-doctoral and previous teaching experience are preferred. Our well-equipped research and teaching facilities include a staffed animal care facility and biosafety level 2 capacity. Start-up funds are available.

Our department serves a diverse student body of over 500 undergraduates pursuing a BS degree and more than 40 graduate students in our Master of Public Health program. Our faculty train students to address individual and community health challenges using a collaborative approach that combines natural and social scientific perspectives. Applicants must have a strong commitment to educating a diverse student body and an interest in contributing to a multidisciplinary department. Our faculty collaborate with external partners in Chicago and beyond, as well as across university departments.

Teaching responsibilities will include development and instruction of nutrition-related courses and new courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise, as well as core undergraduate courses in the department. Faculty typically teach 6 courses per academic year (spread across 3 quarters) and are eligible for a pre-tenure research leave. Applicants are expected to develop an active and productive research program that involves students and results in peer-reviewed publications. Faculty are also expected to seek internal and external funding. Service to the department, college and university also is expected.

About the College  

The College of Science and Health is the third largest college at DePaul, enrolling over 3,000 students. The college includes programs in health sciences, biology, neuroscience, nursing, psychology, chemistry and biochemistry, occupational therapy, environmental science and studies, mathematics, physics and astrophysics, and speech language pathology. The College of Science and Health provides high quality, personalized, accessible science and health education to a diverse student body, grounded in the values of St. Vincent de Paul.  Our teaching and research advance knowledge and service to society. The College is located on DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus.

About the University

With an overall enrollment of over 21,000 students, DePaul is the nation’s twelfth largest private non-profit university.  

DePaul University seeks applicants that reflect the diversity of its student body and the city of Chicago. Applicants who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to an inclusive climate are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas. Members of historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

The School of Accountancy & MIS in the Driehaus College of Business at DePaul University in Chicago invites applications for a tenure track position in MIS commencing in the Fall of 2025.

Successful candidates are expected to:

• Deliver high quality courses in the various sub-domains of management Information Systems and business analytics.
• Develop and maintain an active research agenda that results in quality journal publications.
• Contribute active and substantial service to the school, college and university.
• Contribute to the support of the School's student recruitment and retention efforts.
• Contribute to the overall success of the school and college by participating in workshops, events and other relevant activities.

We are seeking to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Community Psychology, to begin in September 2025. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in Community Psychology or a related academic area with a focus in trauma-related research.  Candidates will have the skills to develop, expand, and lead a master’s-level internship-based academic program with direct community outreach.  The selected candidate is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, maintain a productive research agenda, and direct undergraduate and graduate student research while contributing to a climate of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

DePaul's Department of Psychology recognizes that diversity, in many forms, is essential to broaden the perspectives and capacity of the discipline. We seek applicants who reflect the diversity of our student body and the city of Chicago and who are eager to work with a diverse range of students, faculty, and staff. We especially encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups, historically marginalized communities, and/or with marginalized identities.

DePaul University is an urban, forward-looking university with national recognition in academics, research, and a strong social justice history and mission. The Psychology Department embraces this mission in both the research it values and its perspective on teaching. More information is available at https://csh.depaul.edu/academics/psychology/Pages/default.aspx 

The School of Computing at DePaul University invites applicants for a tenure-track position in its Information Systems (IS) program. As an IS program in a comprehensive School of Computing, it is directly engaged with the computational aspects of IS, including AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. All candidates with expertise in IS are encouraged to apply, and we are particularly interested in those with expertise in process modeling, enterprise cloud computing, and BI systems with AI applications.

About the School of Computing:

The School of Computing, with its over 74 full-time faculty members and more than 3,600 undergraduate and graduate students, offers a supportive and flexible environment for its faculty. We are committed to promoting a rewarding academic career with a balance between teaching and research. Located in the heart of Chicago’s vibrant downtown, it offers vast opportunities to forge relationships with industry, national laboratories, universities, and other organizations in the Chicago area.

Commitment to Diversity:

DePaul draws students from many backgrounds and cultures to a diverse urban setting. We are interested in recruiting and maintaining a diverse faculty. Members of all underrepresented groups, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are invited and encouraged to apply. DePaul University offers equal employment opportunities to all persons in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws. Positions are contingent upon available budgetary resources.

DePaul University College of Law invites applications from entry-level and pre-tenure lateral candidates for two tenure-track positions expected to begin August 1, 2025. We have particular interest in the areas of business law, constitutional law, cybersecurity, evidence, health law, technology law, and tax. 

At DePaul Law, we are dedicated to producing purpose-driven lawyers who serve the public with integrity and compassion. Our graduates embrace a tradition of service to others and work tirelessly to enhance access to the legal system for the most vulnerable members of our society. We enthusiastically encourage applicants who would enrich the diversity of our community to apply. To learn more about us, please visit https://law.depaul.edu/Pages/default.aspx.

The School of Nursing in the College of Science and Health at DePaul University seeks to fill a full-time, non-tenure-track, term faculty position for the prelicensure programs including primarily BSN and also Master’s Entry into Nursing Practice (MENP) RN programs. While all specialties may apply, we are prioritizing those with pediatric experience. This is a 10-month position at the rank of Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor. The start date will be September 1, 2024.

Key Responsibilities

1. Responsible for modeling the University Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to constituencies, respectful collaboration, and active support of the University’s Mission in Catholic and Vincentian higher education.
2. Providing didactic and clinical instruction of pre-licensure nursing students.
3. Engaging in course development, updating and submission of course syllabi in required format, assessment of student outcomes, research and development of resources for instruction, utilization and development of instructional design methods that include technology, and evaluation of student performance in meeting the objectives for the course and program.
4. Contributing to the development, implementation, and evaluation of the purpose, philosophy, and objectives of the nursing education program.
5. Contributing to the development and evaluation of student policies.
6. Serving as lead faculty for main courses and mentor adjunct faculty
7. Maintain active research or other scholarly activity for which qualified
8. Maintain educational and clinical expertise in areas of teaching
9. Advising prelicensure students
10. Serving on college of science and health and providing leadership for school of nursing committees.

About the School of Nursing

DePaul's School of Nursing offers BSN, Master’s Entry into Nursing Practice, RN to MSN-specialty, Post-Master Certificate and DNP programs. Nursing Programs emphasize community engagement, service learning in vulnerable communities, social justice and excellent safe quality nursing care. Students are in clinical sites at over 100 health care institutions.

About the College

The College of Science and Health is the third largest college at DePaul, enrolling over 3,000 students. The college includes programs in mathematics, psychology, physics and astrophysics, environmental science and studies, chemistry and biochemistry, biology, neuroscience, health sciences and nursing. The College of Science and Health provides high quality, personalized, accessible science and health education to a diverse student body, grounded in the values of St. Vincent de Paul. Our teaching and research advance knowledge and service to society. The College is located on DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus.

About DePaul University

With an overall enrollment of over 22,000 students, DePaul is the nation’s twelfth largest private non-profit university. While the university is large, the class size in the department typically does not exceed 40 students. We seek candidates with a demonstrated record of effectiveness as the instructor for a variety of courses or teaching environments, ability to teach graduate-level courses in analysis and/or applied mathematics, a demonstrated commitment to continued development as an educator, and active engagement in high-quality research.

DePaul University seeks applicants that reflect the diversity of its student body and the city of Chicago. Applicants who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to an inclusive climate are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas. Women and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

The Criminology Department invites applications for two one-year appointments beginning in September 2024 with potential for renewal. Teaching responsibilities may include: Introduction to the Criminal Legal System, Criminological Theories, and/or elective criminology courses on gangs, criminology goes to the movies, crime and the media, hate/bias crimes, juvenile justice, white collar crimes, crimes of the state, cybercrime and cyber terrorism, and domestic and international terrorism.

The Criminology Department at DePaul University is the second largest major in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Located on DePaul’s Lincoln Park Campus, the Department provides students with an in-depth understanding of the various aspects of the criminal legal system. DePaul’s Criminology program emphasizes critical thinking, strong analytical and writing skills, ethical considerations, and social justice. The major includes three concentration areas: Community Justice, Criminal Justice Administration, and Race, Class, Gender and the Criminal Legal System.

With an overall enrollment of over 21,000 students, DePaul is the nation’s twelfth largest private non-profit university. While the university is large, class sizes in the Criminology Department do not exceed 35 students. We seek candidates with a demonstrated record of effectiveness as the instructor for a variety of courses or teaching environments and ability to teach at the undergraduate level.

DePaul University seeks applicants that reflect the diversity of its student body and the city of Chicago. Applicants who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to an inclusive climate are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas in their diversity statement. Women and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

The Department of Finance within the Driehaus College of Business at DePaul University invites expressions of interest in a one year position for a full-time Term (Instructor) level faculty member.  Job duties include teaching eight courses, including risk management, corporate finance, and analytics.  The position will also serve as the Director of the Arditti Center for Risk Management and co-Director of the BS in Actuarial Science.  Working with Industry and students is required as well as some fund raising.  

The Department of Health Sciences in the College of Science and Health at DePaul University in Chicago invites applications for two Professional Lecturer/Instructor faculty positions (non-tenure track) starting September 1, 2024. 

Teaching responsibilities will include core undergraduate courses in the department and new courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise. For one position, we seek an expert in biology who can teach Nutrition, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, and/or related courses. For the second position, we seek an expert in public health who can teach courses such as Public Health, Health Care Policy, Community Health Assessment, Epidemiology, and/or related courses. Qualified candidates may have the opportunity to teach in the Master's in Public Health (MPH) program. Applicants must have a strong commitment to education in a diverse environment and an interest in contributing to a multidisciplinary department. 

Health Sciences faculty train students to address individual and community health using a collaborative approach that combines natural and social scientific perspectives. We serve over 500 undergraduate students pursuing a BS degree with concentrations in Bioscience or Public Health Sciences. We offer minors in Public Health Studies and Bioethics and Society and are developing an MS degree in Gerontology. We collaborate closely with other units within the University, including the Biological Sciences department, the MPH program and the Center for Community Health Equity.

The initial appointment is for one or two years, with potential for renewal. Faculty members teach nine courses per year, spread across three 10-week quarters during the 10-month academic year. Service to the department also is expected for a Professional Lecturer/Instructor.

About the College

The College of Science and Health is the third largest college at DePaul, enrolling over 3,000 students. The college includes programs in health sciences, biology, neuroscience, speech language pathology, occupational therapy, psychology, nursing, environmental science and studies, chemistry and biochemistry, mathematics, and physics and astrophysics. The College of Science and Health provides high quality, personalized, accessible science and health education to a diverse student body, grounded in the values of St. Vincent de Paul. Our teaching and research advance knowledge and service to society. The College is located on DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus.

About the University

With an overall enrollment of over 22,000 students, DePaul is the nation’s twelfth largest private non-profit university.  While the university is large, the class size in the department typically does not exceed 40 students. We seek candidates with a demonstrated record or effectiveness or potential as an instructor for a variety of courses and/or teaching environments and a demonstrated commitment to continued development as an educator.

DePaul University seeks applicants that reflect the diversity of its student body and the city of Chicago. Applicants who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to an inclusive climate are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas. Members of historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

The History Department of DePaul University invites applications for a US historian with expertise in Latino/a/x/e history, Chicano history, or borderlands history for a visiting one-year term faculty to begin January 2025, with the possibility of renewal.  The teaching load is three classes per quarter.  Primary responsibilities for this position are to teach introductory courses in Latino History, Chicano history, and American history as well as to develop an undergraduate course in the candidate’s area of specialty.  Expertise in labor, migration, critical race studies, gender, sexuality, or popular culture is a plus. The candidate must have demonstrated experience in teaching in a diverse learning environment.

Located in the north side of Chicago, DePaul University is in the heart of the city. Teaching and learning are our priorities. We are the largest private university whose faculty members' priority is teaching. We're also the nation's largest Catholic university and we're committed to an educational experience that weaves together mind, place, people, and heart.  Our students come from 49 states and 136 countries.  We have over 14,000 undergraduates, one-third of whom are first-generation college students.

The Jaharis Health Law Institute is accepting applications for a Faculty Fellow in Health Law and Intellectual Property/Information Technology. We are looking to hire for this coming academic year and plan to start interviews in the coming weeks.

Established in 1984 and supported by the Mary and Michael Jaharis Health Law Institute (JHLI), DePaul’s health law program has consistently ranked among the top in the nation. JHLI offers students coursework that reflects the diversity of health law from community health to high-tech health care, making DePaul a leader in the education of future generations of health law partners, policy makers and critical thinkers. 

The Fellow will be expected to:

• Teach curricular offerings at the intersection of health & IP/IT;
• Write and present scholarly work in health & IP/IT;
• Supervise and advise JD, LLM and MJ students in these areas;
• Support the work of CIPLIT and JHLI;
• Continue the work of the Jaharis Podcast. 

The appointment will be for one academic year, with the possibility of extending for one additional year.

The Department of Modern Languages at DePaul University in Chicago is accepting applications for a full-time non-tenure track Professor of Instruction in American Sign Language beginning in Fall 2024. Responsibilities will include teaching 8 in-person ASL courses (2-3-3 for 2024-25) at various levels, with the possibility of advanced topics courses such as Deaf Culture and ASL Literature. This position also offers opportunities to teach courses in English for DePaul’s Liberal Studies Program (with interpreter support as needed). Additional duties include directing the ASL Program, which entails course scheduling, oversight of ASL part-time faculty, course and curriculum development, student advising, organizing cultural events and activities, and working with student organizations to promote the study of ASL and encourage connections with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities.

The School of Nursing in the College of Science and Health at DePaul University seeks to fill a full-time non-tenure-track, term faculty position for the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. This is a 10-month position at the rank of Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor. The successful candidate will primarily instruct in the DNP curriculum, significantly contributing to the advancement of nursing education, research and practice while aligning with DePaul’s mission rooted in Catholic and Vincentian higher education.

Key Responsibilities

1. Role Modeling: Uphold the University Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to all constituencies, and active support of the University's Mission in Catholic and Vincentian higher education.
2. Instruction: Deliver didactic and clinical training to nursing students, primarily in the DNP and MSN-specialty programs. Adjusting teachings based on experience and qualifications.
3. Curriculum Development: Engage in course creation, revision, and submission of syllabi in the required format, ensuring an assessment of student outcomes and development of instructional resources.
4. Leadership: Serve as the lead faculty for primary courses and mentor to adjunct faculty members.
5. Advising: Offer academic and career counsel to graduate nursing students.
6. Service: Actively participate in committee work, both within the School of Nursing and across the wider university community.

About the School of Nursing

DePaul's School of Nursing offers BSN, Master’s Entry into Nursing Practice, RN to MSN-specialty, Post-Master Certificate and DNP programs. Nursing Programs emphasize community engagement, service learning in vulnerable communities, social justice and excellent safe quality nursing care. Students are in clinical sites at over 100 health care institutions.

About the College

The College of Science and Health is the third largest college at DePaul, enrolling over 3,000 students. The college includes programs in mathematics, psychology, physics and astrophysics, environmental science and studies, chemistry and biochemistry, biology, neuroscience, health sciences and nursing. The College of Science and Health provides high quality, personalized, accessible science and health education to a diverse student body, grounded in the values of St. Vincent de Paul. Our teaching and research advance knowledge and service to society. The College is located on DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus.

About DePaul University

With an overall enrollment of over 22,000 students, DePaul is the nation’s twelfth largest private non-profit university. While the university is large, the class size in the department typically does not exceed 40 students. We seek candidates with a demonstrated record of effectiveness as the instructor for a variety of courses or teaching environments, ability to teach graduate-level courses in analysis and/or applied mathematics, a demonstrated commitment to continued development as an educator, and active engagement in high-quality research.

DePaul University seeks applicants that reflect the diversity of its student body and the city of Chicago. Applicants who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to an inclusive climate are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas. Women and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

The Department of Religious Studies at DePaul University invites applicants for a full-time, Term Faculty Instructor (non-tenure-track) appointment beginning in January 2025. The position may be renewable pending performance and budget availability.  We are looking for a candidate with expertise in applied ethics with a concentration in Business Ethics, and we are particularly interested in applicants with competency in Religious Studies and allied disciplines who are prepared to teach several sections of REL 228, Business Ethics and Society, in which deliberate and sustained attention to religious ethics is required.  

DePaul University is the nation's largest Catholic university and the largest private university in Chicago, with more than 25,000 undergraduate and graduate students. This vibrant, diverse, and urban university provides a comprehensive liberal arts education and emphasizes both teaching and research.  

The School of Accountancy & MIS in the Driehaus College of Business at DePaul University in Chicago invites applications for two term (non-tenure track) faculty positions commencing in academic year 2024-2025.

Successful candidates will be expected to teach nine courses during an academic year at the undergraduate and/or graduate level in accounting including financial accounting, tax, data analytics depending on their area of expertise. In addition, they will be expected to perform service activities such as advising students, serving on committees and activities that enhance programs and student experiences.

The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences seeks three full-time non-tenure track faculty members to teach courses in its School of Public Service 2024-25 academic year. Two positions require the ability to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in public administration, public management, and public policy. The third position will contribute courses to our graduate and undergraduate curriculum in nonprofit organizations and nonprofit management. These positions will be housed in the School of Public Service and primarily serve graduate students, although there will be opportunities for undergraduate teaching. Depending on expertise, successful candidate(s) will teach a range of courses including Introduction to Public Policy, Introduction to Public Service Management, Introduction to Nonprofit Management and the School’s Integrative Seminar graduate-level capstone course. A secondary ability to teach on topics such as local government, advocacy and lobbying, nonprofit fundraising, policy analysis, statistics and research methods, economics, and/or public financial administration is preferred. Emphasis will be placed on finding candidate(s) with skills linking theory to practice in classroom activities. Assigned classes will be in person on DePaul’s Chicago campuses (Loop and Lincoln Park) and remote, both synchronous and asynchronous, following successful completion of DePaul Online Teaching Series faculty training program. At the discretion of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, administrative duties may be assigned in place of a course assignment.