Mercy Lab Jobs in Crown Point, IN (NOW HIRING)

Location : 3700 W. 103rd Street, Chicago, IL
Job Type: Adjunct Faculty
Job Number: 01255
Department: SONHS - Communication Sciences & Disorders
Opening Date: 01/29/2026
Per Credit Hour: $1,080.00
Summary
Saint Xavier University prides itself on its Mercy mission and excellent teaching prowess. We are seeking adjunct faculty members to teach Communication Sciences & Disorders (Neurogenic Communication and Voice Disorders - focused).
SXU faculty are dedicated to high-quality teaching for its diverse student population. We strive to facilitate student success in learning, and to meet the individual educational needs of each individual within our student body.
The successful adjunct candidate will be committed to teaching in a multicultural environment and welcome the opportunity to work with students with diverse learning abilities. Opportunities may exist to teach a flexible schedule that may include teaching assignments during days, evenings, and weekends, as needed. Adjuncts can teach up to two sections of undergraduate or graduate level courses per semester.
Adjuncts are paid by stipend on a biweekly basis beginning on the first payroll following the course add/drop date.
We invite you to join our team and submit your application today!
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Adjunct Faculty instructors at Saint Xavier University are responsible for course planning and instruction in classroom, lab, and/or clinical settings. Courses may be conducted in various delivery modes, such as in-person, online, hybrid and/or blended formats, with a preference towards in-person instruction. In addition, adjunct faculty are responsible for student evaluation, departmental communication, and timely and accurate submission of required paperwork related to instruction.
Qualifications
• Instructors are needed for courses that are medically focused, especially neurogenic communication and voice disorders.
• Master's degree is required; a degree in Speech-Language Pathology is preferred. Other disciplines will be considered based
relevant background and alignment with course content.
• Previous teaching experience highly preferred; experience supervising students in higher education also valued.
• Clinical practice experience in relevant content areas preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Enthusiasm toward serving a diverse student and client population.
Additional Expectations
We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.
The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision, and core values of the university.
Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions, and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.
Saint Xavier University is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive benefits package that meets the needs of both the individual and his/her family. Many of the benefits are flexible and offer choices to meet various benefit needs. SXU employment benefits can be found