Adjunct English Instructor — Inspire Diverse Learners

Morton College; Cicero (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Morton College invites applications for an adjunct English instructor to serve a diverse student population. Courses will be offered during the day and evening, with responsibilities including adherence to syllabi, attendance tracking, and timely communication with students and staff.

The candidate should hold a Master’s degree in English or a closely related field and demonstrate Morton College’s core values. Prior community college teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the discipline or closely related field.
• Must be able to demonstrate Morton College Core values (Compassion, Equity, Accountability, Innovation, Excellence).
• Must be able to teach English to a diverse student population and manage classes during day and evening sessions.

Responsibilities

• Use departmental syllabus template and approved textbooks.
• Submit personalized course syllabus to Deans’ Office one week before course start date.
• Distribute and review course syllabus to students by the first week of the course.
• Follow Course Data Form as distributed by Deans’ Office.
• Adhere to printed course schedule, meeting times and locations.
• Obtain prior approval for substitutes or guest speakers from Deans’ Office.
• Maintain grade book in electronic or hard copy format.
• Take and record student attendance daily.
• Submit attendance verification and mid-semester roster to Deans’ Office.
• Give final exam as per the Final Exam Schedule.
• Respond to emails from students, staff, and college admins in a timely manner.
• Check assigned college mailbox regularly.

Skills

English teaching

Syllabus usage

Student assessment

Communication

Education

Master's degree in English or related field

Job description

Morton College invites applications for an adjunct English instructor to serve a diverse student population. Courses will be offered during the day and evening, with responsibilities including adherence to syllabi, attendance tracking, and timely communication with students and staff.

The candidate should hold a Master’s degree in English or a closely related field and demonstrate Morton College’s core values. Prior community college teaching experience is preferred.