Business & Marketing Adjunct Faculty Pool, School of Business and Entrepreneurship

Columbia College Chicago•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Columbia College Chicago’s School of Business and Entrepreneurship hires industry-experienced adjunct faculty to teach courses on a part-time basis alongside its regular full-time faculty. Adjunct positions are not available every semester and depend on student enrollment and funding availability. The school offers courses across disciplines including Advertising, Arts Management, Design Management, Marketing, Music Business, Public Relations, Social Media and Digital Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Communication, Intellectual Property Management, Interactive Media Development and Entrepreneurship, Live and Performing Arts Management, Pre-Law Studies, Sports Management, Talent Management, and Visual Arts Management. Candidates should be able to contribute to the educational experience of students from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds, in alignment with the college’s mission and commitment to access and academic excellence. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three references. Official transcripts from the degree-granting institution and further materials may be requested later. The entry-level rate for teaching one three-credit course as of Fall 2026 is $5,635; compensation for courses with fewer or more than three credits is prorated. The position is subject to background screening, is a union position, and is overtime-ineligible.

Requirements

Possess a degree at least one level above the level at which the candidate will teach; in terminal degree programs, faculty must possess the same level of degree.
In occasional cases, demonstrated currency in a specialized discipline and a sustained history of distinguished professional work, compelling creative achievements, or other significant relevant experience may be considered as an alternative to the required degree.
Demonstrate an ability to work with students from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds.
Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three references.

Nice To Haves

A terminal degree in the relevant discipline is the preferred credential.
Further materials, such as official transcripts sent from the degree-granting institution, may be requested.

Responsibilities

Teach courses in one or more disciplines offered by the School of Business and Entrepreneurship.
Contribute to a rich educational experience for students from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds.