Adjunct Faculty- Art

Waubonsee Community College; Sugar Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 34,153 - 40,908; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Illinois is looking for an Adjunct Faculty member to teach Art courses, including History of Photography and Ceramics I. This part-time position involves curriculum delivery, student assessment, and utilizing technology to enhance learning. Candidates must have a Master’s degree in Art or a related field. The role offers a hybrid working option, competitive pay starting at $3,363 per course, and emphasizes diversity in hiring.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Art or related field required.
• Experience teaching traditionally underserved populations preferred.
• Utilization of Learning Management Systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design syllabi and lesson plans for course delivery.
• Meet college deadlines for attendance and grading.
• Motivate students to participate actively in their education.
• Integrate technology to enhance teaching effectiveness.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student needs.
• Model professionalism through communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

Curriculum development

Instruction delivery

Use of instructional technology

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Art or related field with 18 graduate hours in Art

Job description

Adjunct Faculty - Art

Sugar Grove Campus

Part-time Adjunct Faculty

Hybrid Option: Yes, but not fully remote

Waubonsee Community College promotes diversity in faculty, staff, and student recruitment and is committed to hiring and retaining exceptional faculty and staff who are committed to the college’s culture of collaboration, professional growth and student success.

Adjunct faculty members are responsible for delivering curriculum, providing instruction, and performing student learning assessment. Adjuncts will demonstrate the ability to effectively use instructional and classroom technology to enhance teaching and learning. Courses at Waubonsee Community College may be offered in various delivery modes; however Waubonsee does not accept applications for fully remote instructors.

We are currently hiring Art adjuncts who are able to teach the following courses:

• History of Photography (online asynchronous)
• Ceramics I 6:30 - 9:15 p.m. T/TH

Responsibilities

• Designing syllabi, lessons, activities, assignments, and assessments to meet the established course description as well as program, course, and college learning outcomes and/or objectives while addressing each student’s needs as diverse learners.
• Meeting all college deadlines for submission of attendance, grades and data collection for assessment of student learning.
• Incorporating learning-centered principles and concepts while motivating students to actively participate in their educational experiences.
• Integrating instructional and classroom technology (if applicable) appropriately and effectively to deliver and enhance teaching and learning.
• Working collaboratively with professional colleagues to serve the needs of students and the community.
• Modeling professionalism with excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Art or a Master’s Degree in a related field with 18 graduate hours in Art, art photography, ceramics, or related.

Preferred Experience

• Teaching Art, or a related field, at a Community College or Vocational/Technical institution.
• Utilizing Learning Management Systems.
• Teaching at a Community College or Vocational/Technical institution.
• Teaching traditionally underserved populations.
• Incorporating technology and multimedia applications into teaching and learning process.
• Teaching in multiple instructional modalities.
• Utilizing Learning Management Systems.

Please attach the following documents when applying:

1. Cover Letter - Yes
2. Resume - Yes
3. References - Yes (Can be provided at interview)
4. Transcripts - Yes (Can be provided at interview)

Position Details

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Grant Funded: No
Testing: No
Targeted Hire Date: 1/13/2026

Benefits: Click to See Benefits Page

Minimum pay per course: $3,363

Special Instructions: Please attach all required items at time of application, including unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts are required to be submitted if hired. International transcripts should be evaluated/translated prior to application.

EOE, including disability and veteran