Professor Jobs in Chicago, IL
Professor jobs in Chicago are concentrated across Hyde Park, Lincoln Park, and the Near North Side, with strong demand from research universities, liberal arts colleges, and community colleges throughout the metro. Positions in business, data science, health sciences, and the humanities see consistent postings, with DePaul University, DeVry University, and University of Illinois among the active hiring institutions right now. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Full-time Faculty Positions
Full-time faculty positions will be posted on a per-opening basis. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Applicants will be evaluated at the college/school level for the position which they are submitting an application. Unless noted by a close date, positions will remain open until they are filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Part-time Faculty Positions
DePaul University invites expressions of interest for a pool of qualified Part Time Faculty to teach courses in a variety of disciplines across all 10 colleges and schools. Individuals may enter expressions of interest by submitting their credentials to any posting for which they are qualified to teach. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Screening of individuals in the pool is ongoing, depending on curricular need and funding. Individuals will be contacted by the department if they reach the finalist stage for teaching a particular course or set of courses. The pool will remain in place until the closing date specified in the posting details; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond that time must resubmit. All individuals in the pool will be notified by email when the posting is closed.
Below you will find the details for the posting including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening or submitting your interest in teaching.
Posting Details
Job ID: 187080
Rank: Assistant ProfessorCollege/School: Chicago, IL - College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Position Description:The Art School, part of DePaul University's College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences in Chicago, Illinois, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in PaintingStudio Fine Art (with a secondary focus in Drawing), for the Academic Year 2027-28 beginning September 1, 2027.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Creative Practice: Produce and exhibit high-quality artwork and/or engage in related creative activities.
- Teaching: Teach 2 undergraduate classes each of the three quarters in painting and/or painting and drawing studio fine art within The Art School, with additional teaching opportunities available through the university's Liberal Studies and Honors Programs.
- Community Engagement: Engage with faculty colleagues and actively contribute to The Art School's academic environment.
- Service: Participate in service activities and related meetings for The Art School, the college, and the university.
- Student Support: Support student recruitment, mentoring/advising, retention, and individual student mentorship.
- Visibility: Contribute to the visibility and impact of The Art School through active involvement in exhibitions, creative activities, events, and other related engagements.
Located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, The Art School at DePaul University offers three degree programs:
- BA in Art
- BA in Art, Media, and Design
- BFA in Art, Media, and Design
The school also offers seven minors/shared minors in art. Teaching and creative spaces/studios include dedicated painting, drawing, printmaking, photography (darkroom and digital), sculpture studios, and digital computer studios.
- Professional Background: Candidates must be a practicing artist with established exhibition/creative activities record and experience teaching painting, or both painting and drawing.
- Education: A Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Painting or in Painting and Drawing (fine art studio).
- Teaching Experience: A minimum of 2 years of college/university-level teaching experience completed after graduate school (excluding any graduate-level teaching experience). This experience can include full-time term, part-time, or other related faculty positions at the college/university level.
- Cover Letter detailing your interest in the position, and your qualifications
- Curriculum Vitae
- 20 examples of current studio artwork focused in painting, with any accompanying list of works submitted (including media, size, and year completed)
- Two syllabi from courses you have taught in Painting (or courses that combine Painting with Drawing)
- 20 examples of student work in relationship to the submitted syllabi
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).
Close Date: Oct 1, 2026
Applicant Documents
Cover Letter(1)C.V.(1)
Contact Reference(1)
Creative Work(1)
Syllabus(2)
Full-time Faculty Positions
Full-time faculty positions will be posted on a per-opening basis. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Applicants will be evaluated at the college/school level for the position which they are submitting an application. Unless noted by a close date, positions will remain open until they are filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Part-time Faculty Positions
DePaul University invites expressions of interest for a pool of qualified Part Time Faculty to teach courses in a variety of disciplines across all 10 colleges and schools. Individuals may enter expressions of interest by submitting their credentials to any posting for which they are qualified to teach. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Screening of individuals in the pool is ongoing, depending on curricular need and funding. Individuals will be contacted by the department if they reach the finalist stage for teaching a particular course or set of courses. The pool will remain in place until the closing date specified in the posting details; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond that time must resubmit. All individuals in the pool will be notified by email when the posting is closed.
Below you will find the details for the posting including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening or submitting your interest in teaching.
Posting Details
Job ID: 187080
Rank: Assistant ProfessorCollege/School: Chicago, IL - College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Position Description:The Art School, part of DePaul University's College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences in Chicago, Illinois, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in PaintingStudio Fine Art (with a secondary focus in Drawing), for the Academic Year 2027-28 beginning September 1, 2027.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Creative Practice: Produce and exhibit high-quality artwork and/or engage in related creative activities.
- Teaching: Teach 2 undergraduate classes each of the three quarters in painting and/or painting and drawing studio fine art within The Art School, with additional teaching opportunities available through the university's Liberal Studies and Honors Programs.
- Community Engagement: Engage with faculty colleagues and actively contribute to The Art School's academic environment.
- Service: Participate in service activities and related meetings for The Art School, the college, and the university.
- Student Support: Support student recruitment, mentoring/advising, retention, and individual student mentorship.
- Visibility: Contribute to the visibility and impact of The Art School through active involvement in exhibitions, creative activities, events, and other related engagements.
Located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, The Art School at DePaul University offers three degree programs:
- BA in Art
- BA in Art, Media, and Design
- BFA in Art, Media, and Design
The school also offers seven minors/shared minors in art. Teaching and creative spaces/studios include dedicated painting, drawing, printmaking, photography (darkroom and digital), sculpture studios, and digital computer studios.
- Professional Background: Candidates must be a practicing artist with established exhibition/creative activities record and experience teaching painting, or both painting and drawing.
- Education: A Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Painting or in Painting and Drawing (fine art studio).
- Teaching Experience: A minimum of 2 years of college/university-level teaching experience completed after graduate school (excluding any graduate-level teaching experience). This experience can include full-time term, part-time, or other related faculty positions at the college/university level.
- Cover Letter detailing your interest in the position, and your qualifications
- Curriculum Vitae
- 20 examples of current studio artwork focused in painting, with any accompanying list of works submitted (including media, size, and year completed)
- Two syllabi from courses you have taught in Painting (or courses that combine Painting with Drawing)
- 20 examples of student work in relationship to the submitted syllabi
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).
Close Date: Oct 1, 2026
Applicant Documents
Cover Letter(1)C.V.(1)
Contact Reference(1)
Creative Work(1)
Syllabus(2)
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- DePaul University41
- DeVry University16
- University of Illinois11
- City Colleges of Chicago8
- North Park University5
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
Professor Jobs in Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a professor job in Chicago?
Focus your search on Chicago's dense concentration of universities, community colleges, and professional schools, which cluster in Hyde Park, Lincoln Park, and the Loop. Research universities favor candidates with strong publication records and grant experience, while community colleges in the broader metro area value teaching portfolios and practical industry backgrounds. Networking through Chicago academic conferences and discipline-specific seminars at local institutions gives candidates a meaningful edge over remote applicants.
Which companies hire professors in Chicago?
Chicago professor roles are posted by DePaul University, DeVry University, and University of Illinois and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The hiring base includes major research universities, two-year community colleges, and professional schools in law, medicine, and business that are spread throughout the city and its suburbs.
Are there remote professor jobs in Chicago?
Yes, though remote availability varies sharply by discipline, since laboratory, clinical, and studio roles are almost entirely on-site while lecture-based and seminar courses are more often hybrid or fully online. About 53% of professor openings tied to Chicago are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting continued growth in online program delivery across the city. Roles in business, data analytics, and general education courses tend to offer the most remote flexibility among Chicago postings.
How can I get a professor job in Chicago with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Chicago is adjunct or visiting instructor work, which most of the city's community colleges and university departments use regularly to fill teaching needs and evaluate candidates for longer-term roles. Targeting Chicago's City Colleges system or the continuing education divisions of larger universities gives newer instructors a genuine foot in the door. Building a clear teaching portfolio, even from graduate teaching assistant work, and connecting with department chairs at local institutions directly accelerates the process considerably.
Which industries hire the most professors in Chicago?
Chicago professor roles concentrate in Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Chicago's strength as a hub for finance, healthcare, and professional services drives sustained demand for faculty with applied expertise in those fields alongside traditional academic disciplines.
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