Adjunct Faculty, Personal Enrichment Adult Programs

Posting Details

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
F00872

Position Title
Adjunct Faculty, Personal Enrichment Adult Programs

Internal Position Title
Adjunct Faculty, Personal Enrichment Adult Programs

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
• Discover 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

1. Excellent communication skills
2. Exceptional ability to engage participants
3. Relevant teaching experience
4. Competency and or commitment to learn and use instructional technologies, used at CLC : Zoom, Canvas, Destiny, Adobe Cloud, Microsoft 365, etc.
5. A course proposal form and demonstration of teaching style will be required.
6. 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.

Desired Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s or advanced degree in subject area of teaching
2. Minimum of three years’ relevant, successful experience teaching the subject proposed
3. Bilingual in Spanish and English

Posting Date
02/03/2023

Closing Date
06/30/2023

Expected Start Date

Special Instructions Summary

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.

The Faculty Success Framework illustrates the fundamental elements of a faculty member’s career at CLC . Its purpose is to support a culture of continual faculty development and to provide full but flexible paths for faculty to both consistently contribute to student success efforts and cultivate professional fulfillment. Our Guiding Principles for Teaching and Learning Excellence ( CLC CARES ) outline the qualities we expect CLC faculty will exemplify in their professional and pedagogical engagement with students.

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 sites

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.

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 a Bachelor's or advanced degree in subject area of teaching?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have three (3) years' relevant, successful experience teaching the subject proposed?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Are you bilingual and proficient in Spanish and English?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Do you have competency and/or commitment to learn and use technologies commonly used in instruction at CLC: Zoom, Canvas, Destiny, Adobe Cloud, Microsoft 365, etc.?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Other Document

Optional Documents

1. Unofficial Transcript 1
2. Teaching Portfolio