Adjunct Faculty, Personal Enrichment Adult Programs

Posting Details

Posting Number F00660 Position Title Adjunct Faculty, Personal Enrichment Adult Programs Internal Position Title Department Personal Enrichment Position Type Part-Time Faculty Job Family Adjunct Faculty Job Summary

Personable, engaging instructors needed to teach adult personal enrichment classes for the following programs:
Embark Program for Young Adults – classes and experiences designed to impart life skills for a safe, secure and fun transition into adulthood.
Endeavor Program for Adults – classes and interactive experiences that engage the mind and the body. http://www.clcillinois.edu/programs-and-classes/personal-enrichment/personal-enrichment-courses

Discovery Program for Mature Adults – immersive learning experiences which provide a deep dive into a variety of subjects.
http://www.clcillinois.edu/programs-and-classes/personal-enrichment/discovery

Applicants are encouraged to submit new program ideas.

The College of Lake County ( CLC ) is a comprehensive community college located in northeastern Illinois committed to being an innovative educational institution providing life-changing paths for our students by offering exceptional learning experiences.

The college is widely recognized for student success, business and community partnerships and for the achievements of our faculty, staff and alumni. Long-known as an employer of choice in Lake County, CLC was ranked #15 on the Forbes list of Top 100 Employers in the State of Illinois for 2019.

Required Qualification

Excellent communication skills

Exceptional ability to engage participants

Relevant teaching experience

Competency and or commitment to learn and use instructional technologies, used at CLC : Zoom, Canvas, Adobe Cloud, Microsoft 365, etc.

Ability to work effectively and constructively work with persons of diverse cultures, gender identities, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

A course proposal form and demonstration of teaching style will be required.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in subject area of teaching

Minimum of three years’ relevant, successful experience teaching the subject proposed

Posting Date 03/10/2021 Closing Date 09/10/2021 Expected Start Date 04/01/2021 Special Instructions Summary

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, your application will remain in the pool until the posting closes. Selected applicants will be contacted by Personal Enrichment when an opening is anticipated.

A course proposal form and demonstration of teaching style will be required.

This posting will be used to obtain a pool of qualified candidates. As teaching needs arise, applications will be reviewed for possible interviews. The number of adjunct faculty hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department. Adjunct faculty hires and assignments are coordinated by the department chairs.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Your application can remain under consideration for the academic year. You may check your status at any time by logging into jobs@clcillinois.edu with your username and password. Thanks for being patient with the adjunct faculty hiring process.

Pay Rate Per adjunct faculty contract. Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time Location Grayslake Total Hours per week Varies Work Schedule

Locations may include any of the following:
CLC Grayslake campus
CLC Lakeshore campus (Waukegan)
CLC Southlake campus (Vernon Hills)
CLC Extension site

Instruction modes:
In Person
Online
Hybrid
Combination of the above

Work schedule varies by assignment.

EEO Statement

The College of Lake County is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, it seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including minorities, women and people with disabilities. EOE /AA/M/F/D/V

Software Testing Required None Interview Process Requirements None Summary of Essential Functions

Develop and conduct proposed programs and classes. Fulfill administrative requirements.

Faculty members are expected to maintain current in compliance training, including compliance under Title IX “Responsible Employee” and, if applicable, Clery Act Campus Security Authority.

Agree to and follow appropriate College and department policies and procedures.

POSITIONS SUPERVISED : None

Posting Specific Questions - supplemental questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have relevant teaching experience?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have the competency and/or commitment to learn and use instructional technologies, used at CLC: Zoom, Canvas, Adobe Cloud, Microsoft 365, etc?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have a Bachelor's or advanced degree in subject area of teaching?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Minimum of three years' relevant, successful experience teaching the subject proposed?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Unofficial Transcript 1
2. Other Document
3. Teaching Portfolio