Assistant Professor School of Education (Tenure-Track) at Dominican University – River Forest, Illinois

JOB TITLE: Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)

DEPARTMENT: School of Education

REPORTS TO: Associate Dean, School of Education

The School of Education at Dominican University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor, with a primary focus on graduate-level teaching, program development, and scholarship in Educational Leadership. This position will play a central role in the relaunch of the MAEd in Educational Leadership and the development and implementation of a new EdD in Educational Leadership. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, advising, program leadership, scholarship, and service aligned with the University’s mission and commitment to equity, diversity, and social justice. The anticipated start date is August 15, 2026.

All qualifications are required unless otherwise indicated.

Employment requires a background screening at the time of hire.

Employment at Dominican University is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.

Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago, with an additional campus in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dominican University offers Assistant, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor, thoughtful accompaniment of students, intentional affordability, and values-based, relationship-centered learning environment.

Dominican currently enrolls over 3,800 students, including 2,690 undergraduates and 1,114 graduate students. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% as Black or African American, and 3% as Asian. Under-represented minority students comprise 77% of the undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first-generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients, illustrating their families’ level of income; and 58% are eligible for low-income MAP grants from the State of Illinois.

Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and

all students from historically underrepresented groups. For more information, visit

www.dom.edu.

To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, give compassionate service, and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world, engage in university service work that promotes collaboration and community building. This includes participating in organizational initiatives, supporting campus events, contributing to community outreach, and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment through involvement in various staff-driven activities and groups.

Dominican University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.