Full Time Positions

The Department of Biological Sciences at DePaul University is pleased to invite applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin September 2025.

Applicants must hold a PhD and be broadly trained in Biology with a preference given to those focused on plant biology with experience in one or more of the following areas: molecular biology, cellular biology, bioinformatics, genomics, physiology, and/or systems-level biology. All fields of plant biology will be considered. The successful applicant will have a strong commitment to undergraduate education in a diverse environment and will establish an active independent research program that includes both undergraduate and graduate Master’s students. Teaching responsibilities will include some combination of general biology, plant biology, courses for non-science majors and other courses related to the candidate’s interests and expertise. In addition to teaching and research activities, the faculty member will participate in service opportunities while contributing to an established, vibrant Department of Biological Sciences. Dedicated research space and startup funds are available. The Department is housed in a spacious and well-equipped teaching, research and support facility, including a 2,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art staffed animal care facility. 

Visit https://csh.depaul.edu/academics/biological-sciences/Pages/default.aspx for more information about the Department of Biological Sciences. 

With over 22,000 students, DePaul University is one of the largest private non-profit universities and the largest Catholic university in the country. 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, biological sciences, 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. DePaul’s location in Chicago also offers opportunities for collaborative research and use of facilities at a number of neighboring institutions.

The Department of Biological Sciences at DePaul University is pleased to invite applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin September 2025.

Applicants must hold a PhD and be broadly trained in Biology with a preference given to those focused on ecology. All fields of ecology and all systems will be considered. The successful applicant will have a strong commitment to undergraduate education in a diverse environment and will establish an active independent research program that includes both undergraduate and graduate Master’s students. Teaching responsibilities will include some combination of general biology, ecology, biostatistics, courses for non-science majors and other courses related to the candidate’s interests and expertise. In addition to teaching and research activities, the faculty member will participate in service opportunities while contributing to an established, vibrant Department of Biological Sciences. Dedicated research space and startup funds are available. The Department is housed in a spacious and well-equipped teaching, research and support facility, including a 2,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art staffed animal care facility.

Visit https://csh.depaul.edu/academics/biological-sciences/Pages/default.aspx for more information about the Department of Biological Sciences. 

With over 22,000 students, DePaul University is one of the largest private non-profit universities and the largest Catholic university in the country. 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, biological sciences, 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. DePaul’s location in Chicago also offers opportunities for collaborative research and use of facilities at a number of neighboring institutions.

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 School of Nursing in the College of Science and Health at DePaul University seeks to fill a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor for the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. The DNP program includes NP (Nursing Practice) and CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) tracks. This position provides a 10-month appointment, but with a start date of January 1, 2025 for the academic year 2024-2025.

Job 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 nursing students primarily in the NP programs depending on experience and qualification.
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, and utilization and development of instructional design methods that include technology.
4. Serving as lead faculty for main courses and mentor adjunct faculty.
5. Maintain active and productive scholarship, including a research agenda and dissemination.
6. Advising graduate students.
7. Serving on committees.

DePaul's School of Nursing offers BSN, Master's Entry into Nursing Practice, MSN-specialty, RNMSN (online), DNP, and Nurse Practitioner tracks and certificates. 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 50 health care institution.

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 the University

With an overall enrollment of over 22,000 students, DePaul is the nation’s twelfth largest private non-profit university. We seek candidates with a demonstrated record of effectiveness as the instructor for a variety of courses and teaching environments, 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 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 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 public health. A PhD or DrPH in public health is preferred. Candidates with a PhD in a related field who focus on public health are also encouraged to apply. Previous teaching experience is preferred.

Our department serves a diverse student body of over 500 undergraduate students pursuing a BS degree with concentrations in 'Bioscience' or 'Public Health Sciences', and over 40 students in the Master of Public Health program with concentrations in 'Community Health Practice' or 'Social Epidemiology'. A Master in Gerontology is in development. 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. Candidates whose research or teaching includes active engagement with community partners are encouraged to apply. Start-up funds are available.

Teaching responsibilities will include development and instruction of public health 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. Applicants are encouraged to seek internal and external funding to support their research. 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.

We invite applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position in our Educational Leadership Program. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of educational leaders and contribute to cutting-edge research in the field. As a member of our faculty, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in preparing students for leadership positions in PK-16 education and broader learning environments. The three main areas of focus are: 1) teaching, advising, and mentoring students in our master's and doctoral programs, particularly those seeking Illinois licensure in principal preparation or superintendent endorsement; 2) engaging in a strong scholarly and research agenda; 3) contributing through service to the program, college, university and profession. This position allows the successful candidate to blend their practical experience as a school leader with their academic and scholarly expertise, creating a rich learning environment for our students.

The ideal candidate for this position will bring a passion for education, a wealth of practical experience, and a commitment to scholarly and teaching excellence. We seek an individual who can inspire our students, contribute to research in the field, and help strengthen ties with the educational community in the Chicago metropolitan area and beyond.

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we strongly encourage applications from individuals who will enhance the diversity of our faculty. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our community of scholars and educators dedicated to preparing the educational leaders of tomorrow.

Join us in shaping the future of education at DePaul University! 

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 Department of Teacher Education, Kinesiology, and Education Studies (DTEKES) of DePaul University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor position in the field of early childhood education (ECE), commencing September 2025. We seek a colleague who is committed to undergraduate and graduate education focused on fostering professional growth in a diverse student population, many of whom are first-generation and members of the incumbent ECE workforce. Teaching responsibilities will include some combination of courses in human development and child behavior (birth-age 8y), history of the field, curricula and instruction, assessment, plus bilingual and special education. The successful candidate will be poised to establish an active, independent research agenda within their area of expertise. This candidate will contribute to Program, Department, College, and University committees as well as engage in service within and outside of the University, assuming leadership roles whenever possible.

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we strongly encourage applications from individuals who will enhance the diversity of our faculty. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our community of scholars and educators dedicated to preparing the educators of tomorrow.

The Theatre School at DePaul University invites applications for a Full-Time faculty to serve as head of its Sound Design program.

The Theatre School is an urban multicultural conservatory located in the heart of Chicago's vibrant theatre community.

The ideal candidate will be a great teacher, accomplished professional, strong collaborator, visionary designer and technician, and a proactive leader.

The position begins September of 2025.

Responsibilities (may include, but are not limited to): 

• Lead and further develop the BFA Sound Design Program 
• Teach a range of courses across the Sound Design Program according to the candidate’s expertise 
• Prepare students for diverse and multicultural work environments 
• Collaborate with Sound Shop manager and staff to maintain the studio and supply needs 
• Advise students on academic progress 
• Mentor and advise on student production work and internships 
• Recruit new students and develop enrollment 
• Hire and collaborate with adjunct instructors 

The Theatre School at DePaul University invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Voice and Speech position effective July 1, 2025, with instruction beginning in September 2025. The Theatre School is an urban, multicultural conservatory located in the heart of Chicago's vibrant theatre community. The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching, collaborating, and contributing as part of a faculty who are invigorating our conservatory for the current/future fields of stage, screen, and new media. 

The Theatre School at DePaul University educates, trains, and inspires undergraduate and graduate actors in a conservatory setting that is robust, disciplined, culturally diverse, and that strives for excellence in artistry and professional skills. Central to our mission is a commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity, and equality in education. 

The Theatre School produces public programs and performances of a wide repertoire of plays - classic, contemporary, original - that challenge, entertain, and stimulate the imaginations of our artists and audiences. Through our work, we enhance the intellectual and cultural life of our university, our city, and the profession. 

Long recognized as one of America's top training institutions, The Theatre School was founded as the Goodman School of Drama in 1925 and is deeply rooted in Chicago's traditions of ensemble, physicality, and play. Our faculty is made-up of artists who are actively shaping the profession in Chicago's world class theater community, nationally and internationally. Graduates go on to lead the profession on stage and screen. Alumni include Kiki Layne, Joe Keery, Desmin Borges, Tarell Alvin McCraney, Judy Greer, Gillian Anderson, John C. Reilly, Charlayne Woodard, Ann Dowd, Joe Mantegna, and Viola Spolin. 

DePaul University is a thriving multi-faceted Catholic, Vincentian, and urban university with ten colleges, seven campuses, and enrollment of over 20,000 students. The Theatre School, located on the university’s Lincoln Park campus two miles north of the Chicago Loop, enrolls 460 students in 15 undergraduate and 2 graduate programs. Our faculty (26 full-time and 60 part-time) includes leading Chicago theatre artists across all disciplines.

Responsibilities (may include, but are not limited to): 

• Teaching 8 classes a year (The Theatre School operates on a ten-week quarter system) 
  
• Dialect and Voice Coaching for TTS Productions
  
• Advising students on academic progress 
  
• Mentoring and advising on student production work 
  
• Directing one production a year 
  
• Service commitments to The Theatre School 
  
• Recruitment/auditioning of potential acting students 
  
• Service commitments to DePaul University
  
• Continuation of Creative Activities/Research/Scholarship  

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.

The School of Design within the Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media at DePaul University is seeking candidates for an Assistant or Associate professor to begin in September 2025. Job responsibilities include teaching, research and creative practice, and providing service to the School of Design and the broader institution. We invite individuals eager to establish our school as a regional and national leader in design education. Led by DePaul’s Vincentian mission, we are focused on developing designers, makers, researchers, storytellers, and world-builders who leverage design and technology to transform lives and create a positive impact in both local and global communities. You can read more about DePaul’s mission here: https://offices.depaul.edu/mission-ministry/about/Pages/mission.aspx.

The successful candidate will be appointed as a faculty member in the School of Design and will have teaching responsibilities at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the area of Graphic Design, named a GDUSA top design school from 2019-2024. Colleagues in the School of Design program are dedicated to mutual success and growth, and we are interested in someone who will add new dimensions to our programs.

DePaul University seeks applicants who 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.

About the School of Design

Located in the heart of Chicago, the School of Design in the Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media prides itself on nurturing a diverse body of over 500 students to become visionary designers who will become leaders in their fields. The School of Design offers nationally-ranked undergraduate and graduate programs in core and emerging design disciplines, encompassing game design, graphic design, industrial design, and user experience design, digital communication and media arts, and human centered design. In keeping with DePaul’s Vincentian mission, our curricula invite students to participate in storytelling, research, innovation, and iterative making through digital modes, leading to creation of printed matter (e.g., posters, books), interactive systems (websites, mobile apps), objects (packaging, wearables, physical technology), games (video games, AR/VR experiences, simulations, table top games), and experience (exhibits, services, programs).

Our faculty builds bridges within and outside DePaul and engages in community outreach that reflects DePaul's Vincentian Mission. DePaul is on the quarter system, and the teaching load is two courses per quarter. You can learn more about the School of Design and its various programs here: https://www.cdm.depaul.edu/about/Pages/School-of-Design.aspx

Faculty have access to cutting-edge equipment and lab spaces, including a print lab, two well-equipped makerspaces with facilities for fabricating wood, metal, plastics, soft goods, and electronics; recording, film, stop-motion animation, and motion-capture studios; and several VR and AR production spaces. The Jarvis Student Center for Innovation and Collaboration brings together students and faculty from across the college and provides a media lounge for lectures and presentations, an XR creative studio, and private spaces and conference rooms for meetings.

Faculty in the School of Design are given many forms of support to launch or continue research and creative practice including exhibiting and presenting work at festivals, galleries, museums, and conferences. Faculty have access to opportunities across the university including cross-institutional partnerships, interdisciplinary initiatives, and fellowships, as well as support through the offices of research services (ORS), University Research Council (URC), and other support for student research. You can learn more about initiatives and support research and creative activities at DePaul here: https://academics.depaul.edu/research-creative-activities-innovation/Pages/default.aspx

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 Coleman Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship primary responsibilities will be to provide strong research and curricular leadership for our entrepreneurship programs, including graduate degree programs (MBA, MS, and Doctorate in Business Administration) and undergraduate major and minor degree offerings, interface with the Coleman Center and its stakeholders, and cultivate and maintain effective relationships with internal advisory boards and Chicago’s thriving entrepreneurship ecosystem.  Other responsibilities may include providing guidance to doctoral students pursuing research in the field of entrepreneurship.

The Department of Management and Entrepreneurship houses a diverse, multi-disciplinary and research-active faculty who support undergraduate and graduate programs in entrepreneurship, business analytics, human resource management, general management, supply chain management, and sustainability management.  Management and Entrepreneurship faculty research has appeared in top-ranked journals, including Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Management, Journal of Business Venturing, and Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice. Both the graduate and undergraduate entrepreneurship programs were nationally ranked in the top-20 by The Princeton Review.  The department is also home to the Coleman Center for Entrepreneurship, which received the 2023 Nasdaq Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence.  A number of active student groups, including a chapter of the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization, are affiliated with the department. 

DePaul University’s Driehaus College of Business is located in the heart of downtown Chicago’s vibrant urban business district.  The college has built a strong relationship with the local business community, including over a dozen custom corporate MBA programs.  The college also maintains strong affiliations with the Chicago start-up community and its incubators.

The DePaul University School of Music seeks an inspiring, experienced orchestral conductor and educator for a full-time position as Director of the DePaul Symphony Orchestra (DPSO). Initial appointment is for one year; multi-year renewals thereafter are possible.

The DPSO has been a focus of excellence in training and performance at DePaul, with alumni placed in the finest ensembles in the U.S. Our esteemed instrumental faculty include 15 members of the Chicago Symphony, several from Lyric Opera Orchestra, and many others with significant external affiliations. Overall, our instrumental recruiting is competitive, and investment in the DPSO is deeply tied to the mission and strategic plan of the School of Music. Rehearsals and performances take place in the School of Music’s spectacular Holtschneider Performance Center in DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus in Chicago.

The Director will shape the direction of the DPSO while leading the overall strategy and culture of our classical instrumental ensembles. The DPSO prioritizes professionalism, orchestral fundamentals, and a thorough and inclusive approach to repertoire. The Director will impart skills that are essential not only for music rehearsal and performance, but for any field in a volatile world that demands agility, collaboration, imagination, and novel problem solving. The Director will also support the School of Music’s goals in expanding access to excellence in music education through partnerships with local and national organizations that seek to diversify the field.

Responsibilities include:

• Serving as Artistic Director of the DPSO and programming the annual season.
• Leading DPSO rehearsals/concerts, with some flexibility for external guest conducting.
• Collaborating and/or developing partnerships with local and national organizations (Civic Orchestra of Chicago, Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative, etc.)
• Working collaboratively with faculty and staff to manage the annual calendar, student placement, library acquisitions, etc.
• Listening to seating auditions.
• Attendant course responsibilities: syllabus creation, grade submission, etc.

Recognized in Chicago and nationally, the DePaul School of Music is a forward-thinking institution that seeks to redefine the role of conservatory-based training in a contemporary society. DePaul’s location in the cultural capital of Chicago is a tremendous asset for our programs in performance, music education, composition, performing arts management, and sound recording technology. We enjoyed a record year for philanthropy in 2023-24 and are implementing a new and exciting Strategic Plan beginning in early 2025.

The successful candidate will possess experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students and an ability to contribute to an inclusive learning environment. DePaul is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and strongly encourages diverse applicants to apply. The DePaul School of Music particularly values colleagues who demonstrate a strategic mindset, high collaborative capacity, and dedication to the development of agile professionals.

Questions about the search should be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dana Hall, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, at dhall1@depaul.edu.

A review of candidates will begin November 15, 2024.

The School of Computing at DePaul University invites applications for multiple tenure-track positions at the level of assistant or associate professor. We are particularly interested in candidates in:

• Cybersecurity,
• Systems,
• HCI,
• AI (including AI applications to healthcare and biomedical engineering)

We also encourage applications from candidates in other core areas of Computer Science.

The School of Computing includes over 70 full-time faculty and more than 3,600 undergraduate and graduate students. We offer a PhD program, 12 master's degrees, and 10 bachelor’s degrees as well as a growing number of multidisciplinary CS X degrees. The School of Computing is committed to providing a flexible and supportive environment for its faculty, 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.

The School of Computing has several centers of excellence, including Big Data, Cloud Infrastructure, and High-Performance Computing; Visual Computing, Medical Informatics, and Bioinformatics; Web Intelligence and Recommender Systems; Computing Education; Interactive Machine Learning; Cybersecurity and Adversarial Machine Learning; Computational Geometry and Topology; Next Generation Networks; Rehabilitation Robotics; and Semantics. Over the last decade, the school faculty have secured more than $13.4M in NSF funding and consistently publish in selective conferences. The culture within the school emphasizes high-impact and high-quality research, rather than placing pressure on faculty to secure external funding or publish many papers. Nonetheless, the university provides extensive support for external funding, as well as a robust internal research grants program, including PhD stipends, graduate assistantships and course releases.

DePaul draws students of many backgrounds and cultures in 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 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.

The School of Computing at DePaul University invites applications for a full-time non-tenure-track faculty position in Computer Science. The faculty appointment is with full benefits and renewable contingent upon satisfactory performance.

We seek candidates with a commitment to high-quality teaching. The candidate will have additional responsibilities including curriculum development and other service to the School.

The School of Computing includes over 70 full-time faculty and more than 3,600 undergraduate and graduate students. We offer a PhD program, 12 master's degrees, and 10 bachelor’s degrees as well as a growing number of multidisciplinary CS X degrees. The School of Computing is committed to providing a flexible and supportive environment for its faculty, 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.

The School of Computing has many active research groups and the university supports research via a robust internal research grants program.

DePaul draws students of many backgrounds and cultures in 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 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.

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 Health Sciences in the College of Science and Health at DePaul University in Chicago invites applications for a Professional Lecturer/Instructor faculty position (non-tenure track) starting September 1, 2025. 

Teaching responsibilities will include core undergraduate courses in the department and new courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise. 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. 

Our department serves a diverse student body of over 500 undergraduate students pursuing a BS degree with concentrations in Bioscience or Public Health Sciences, and over 40 students in the Master of Public Health program with concentrations in Community Health Practice or Social Epidemiology. A Master in Gerontology is in development. Our faculty train students to address individual and community health challenges using a collaborative approach that combines natural and social scientific perspectives. Our faculty collaborate with external partners in Chicago and beyond, as well as across university departments.

The initial appointment is for one year, with potential for renewal. Faculty members teach nine courses per year, spread across three 10-week quarters during the 10-month academic year (Sep - Jun). Service to the department 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, 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 21,000 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 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 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.