For a better experience, click the Compatibility Mode icon above to turn off Compatibility Mode, which is only for viewing older websites.

Careers at Drexel

About Drexel University

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a world‐class, comprehensive, R1 research institution and a global leader in experiential education. For more than 100 years, our renowned Cooperative Education (co-op) program has enabled students to gain professional work experience before they graduate, setting them apart from their peers.

Committed to becoming the nation’s most civically engaged university, Drexel supports engagement along three dimensions: research and academic programs that directly benefit communities, business practices that support equitable local and regional economic development, and public service by students, faculty, and staff. Our engagement is long‐term, multigenerational, and fundamental to the University’s mission, heritage, and future.

At Drexel, we are devoted to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that promotes healthy lifestyles and is based on integrity, trust, and respect. We center equity, inclusion and belonging, and incorporate an anti‐racism approach to our strategic plan, organizational systems, policies and structures.

Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world‐class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award‐winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non‐certification programs. And as part of the tuition offering to employees, Drexel participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. These are just a sample of our extensive benefit offerings. Please see this Benefits Brochure for more information.

Suspension of Drexel University's Contribution into 403(b) Retirement Plan

As communicated on Oct. 10, Drexel University is suspending its contributions to employee retirement plans for calendar year 2025 as part of its multi-year plan to build financial resilience. Drexel is continuing to monitor the situation and will share updates as they become available for calendar year 2026.

Adjunct

Apply now Job no: 505834
Work type: Part-Time
Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA
Categories: Drexel University, Pennoni Honors College

About Pennoni Honors College

The Pennoni Honors College at Drexel University is a place of innovation, creativity, and intellectual exchange. There are many different units within the Pennoni Honors College which offer a range and depth of offerings unique among Honors Colleges in the country. Involvement with the College helps students become the best they can be: broadly educated, socially engaged, and culturally and intellectually fulfilled.

Job Summary

The Pennoni Honors College invites applications for an adjunct faculty position to teach in the Center for Interdisciplinary Inquiry (CII) in the Winter 2026 term (January 2026-March 2026). This position would include the in-person course instruction of 2 one-credit interdisciplinary courses:

  • CSDN 102, Knowledge by Design Seminar (1 credit)
    • Challenges students to think about structures of inquiry and interdisciplinary learning by querying individualized learning objectives, expressing abstract concepts through visuals, and presenting their work effectively in a public and professional setting.
  • CSDN 203, Custom-Designed Major Seminar (1 credit)
    • Provides Custom-Designed Major students with strategies for evaluating feedback they receive, determining action steps rooted in constructive criticism, and providing effective feedback to others.

CSDN 102 and CSDN 203 are courses designed to serve students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in the Custom-Designed Major (CSDN). Syllabi for both courses will be provided at time of onboarding. Some adjustments may be made but some assignments and texts are required. Any changes to the curriculum must be in consultation with the Program Director.

The CSDN major empowers students to pursue individualized courses of study at Drexel University, not readily available through an existing major, or a combination of existing majors and minors. CSDN is designed for highly motivated students whose interdisciplinary curiosity and career ambitions cannot be satisfied by a traditional major.

If hired, the adjunct faculty member will employ a variety of strategies to foster student learning and discussion, as well as encourage active learning in all students. Adjunct faculty are expected to maintain proper course-related records, evaluate student work, and provide student with timely feedback as to the progress toward meeting the objectives of the course. Responsibilities include teaching in-person in the evenings on the University City campus.

Essential Functions

  • Teach 1 one-credit section of CSDN 102, Knowledge by Design Seminar.
  • Teach 1 one-credit section of CSDN 203, Custom-Designed Major Seminar.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to the teaching of undergraduate students, teaching methodology, curriculum development and evaluation.
  • Evaluate student achievement of curricular objectives/outcomes.
  • Schedule one office hour per week either virtually or in-person for student availability.
  • Schedule administrative time for classroom preparation.
  • Maintain communication with the Director of the Center for Interdisciplinary Inquiry and Associate Director of Operations regarding any course or student issues.
  • Perform other similar duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree
  • 1 year of teaching experience
  • Must have evening availability for in-person classroom instruction at the University City campus (2 hours per week) as well as availability to administer final examinations and/or final assignments at the conclusion of the term.
  • Demonstrable academic and/or professional experience commensurate with course content and requirements.
  • Demonstrable experience in teaching, also remote/online if so required, and in using electronic learning environment, preferable Black Board.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Interdisciplinary experience in an academic or professional setting.

Location

  • University City, Philadelphia

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised: Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Eastern Daylight Time

Back to search results Apply now Refer a friend

Drexel University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that welcomes individuals from diverse and neurodiverse backgrounds and perspectives, and believes that an inclusive and respectful environment enriches the University community and the educational and employment experience of its members. The University prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, status as a veteran or special disabled veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and any other prohibited characteristic. Please visit our Policies page to view all University policies related to Human Resources and News and Announcements for workplace postings.

Background investigations are required for all new hires as a condition of employment, after the job offer is made.

Drexel University, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) publishes the Drexel University Security & Fire Safety Annual Report for current and prospective students and employees. This report contains important safety information and crime statistics for the previous three years. These statistics pertain to reported crimes that have occurred on campus, in certain non-campus buildings or properties that are owned or controlled by Drexel University, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.

Printed copies of this report are also available by calling the Public Safety Administrative Office, 215.895.1550.

Additional information about the services provided by the Drexel University Department of Public Safety can be obtained by visiting their website.

Job Alerts

Applicant Login

Position Type

Work type

Locations

Philadelphia

Categories

Division / College
Organization