Adjunct Faculty - College of Professional Science

Overview

Current Xavier University employees must apply to the internal career site by logging into Workday. Xavier University is seeking qualified candidates to join our pool of potential adjunct faculty for Spring 2026. This posting is intended to collect applications for part-time, non-tenure-track employment as an Adjunct Instructor in the College of Professional Sciences. Candidates must be dedicated to graduate or undergraduate teaching and demonstrate excellence in their field.

The successful candidate will contribute to our commitment to excellence in teaching and student engagement. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis, and candidates may be contacted as teaching needs arise. Adjunct faculty contracts are issued on a semester-by-semester basis, depending on departmental needs and student enrollment.

Important note: This adjunct faculty pool ends on April 30, 2026
. If you are not contacted by this time and remain interested in employment with Xavier University, please reapply to a new adjunct pool posting when it becomes available. Xavier University is an equal opportunity employer.

Minimum Qualifications

• Depending on the courses assigned, candidates may qualify with a master’s degree in a related field accompanied by significant professional experience or a relevant graduate degree.
• Demonstrated ability to teach at the college level.

• Teach assigned course(s).
• Plan and prepare lectures, discussions, and activities to support student success.
• Use Xavier’s campus-wide academic program, Canvas, to provide course information and maintain an electronic record of students’ progress.
• Work cooperatively with members of the department.

To ensure consideration, interested and qualified applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae/resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references on Xavier University’s website.

Xavier University is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits - Applies Only To Full-time Positions

Xavier University offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and employment class:

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.
• Tax advantaged accounts including health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.
• Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off options including vacation, sick leave and holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.