Adjunct Faculty, CAD

College of Lake County; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 1,891,000 - 1,948,000; Part time

Job summary

The College of Lake County (CLC) invites applications for Adjunct Faculty in the CAD program at the Grayslake campus. The successful candidate will teach CAD courses, with emphasis on Revit and/or Civil 3D, and will develop syllabi and assessments for evening classes.

Responsibilities include delivering instruction, following college policies, maintaining current course content, and providing timely feedback to students while meeting required deadlines.

Qualifications

• Associate in Applied Science in CAD or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architecture.
• Five+ years (10,000 hours) of recent CAD design experience using AutoCAD/SolidWorks/Revit.
• Five+ years of experience teaching CAD content at secondary or post-secondary level.

Responsibilities

• Teach CAD courses, develop syllabi, and evaluate students.
• Deliver courses in the evening at the Grayslake campus and follow department policies.
• Attend adjunct meetings and participate in college governance as required.
• Maintain curriculum outlines, objectives, and course materials with current content.
• Record grades electronically and support student learning outcomes.

Education

Associate in Applied Science in CAD

Mechanical Engineering degree

Architecture degree

Teaching CAD courses

Industry experience in CAD

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Revit

Civil 3D

Job description

****Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity?******The College of Lake County (CLC)** offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year.Some benefits will not be available for Part-Time or Part Time Staff Under 20 Hours (ex: health insurance).**Position Title:**Adjunct Faculty, CAD**Job Summary:**The successful candidate will teach courses in the Computer-Aided Design (CAD) program. We are specifically seeking individuals with experience using Revit and/or Civil 3D software. Courses are typically offered in the evenings at the Grayslake campus.**Job Description:*** The instructor is responsible for creating and distributing a course syllabus, teaching all scheduled classes, responding to and evaluating students.* The instructor is also responsible for following all College, Division, and Department policies and procedures.* Teach courses in subject field. Develop instructional materials. Assess student learning and assign grades. Attend required Adjunct meetings in the Fall and Spring semesters. Participate in college governance and other aspects of academic life. Maintain current knowledge of subject matter.* Adjunct 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.* Select, prepare and maintain current curriculum, course outlines and printed and non-printed instructional materials.* Teach courses as scheduled each academic semester.* Provide instructional support to the students. Refer students, when appropriate, to sources of specialized services within the College.* Provide the Division and the students a syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, attendance policies in line with those of the college, texts and readings, timelines and evaluation criteria, and any other information required by College, Division, or departmental policy.* Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions or examinations. Provide feedback in a timely manner on student progress.* Deliver course content using a variety of teaching styles.* Maintain office/discipline/grade/division records as required by the College.* Be available for student consultation through phone or email.* Use the appropriate College policies and procedures to resolve and document student complaints, concerns and problems.* Assist in developing and administering discipline-appropriate measures of student academic achievement, use departmental testing instruments as provided. Administer other instruments designed to measure student learning outcomes as requested and required by the department. Provide all results as requested.* Conduct all classes in accordance with an established and current course syllabus and approved textbooks (and/or related instructional material). Meet all classes for the scheduled time.* Submit all grades (mid/final) electronically prior to the required deadlines. Provide the* Registrar appropriate grade records.* Encourage students to submit course evaluations, review course evaluations when available and use feedback to improve course delivery.* Revise and update course content as needed.* Participate, when appropriate, in the formation and meetings of program advisory boards, college, division, and department committees.* Maintain a high level of professional ethics.* Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean.* POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None**T******his posting w**ill be used to obtain a pool of qualified candidates. When openings are available, the department will contact selected candidates for interviews*.*****Adjunct Faculty may be assigned to any campus, including Grayslake, Lakeshore, Southlake, or any college extension site.****Required Qualifications:*** Associate in Applied Science degree in CAD or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architecture -AND-* Five (5) or more years (10,000 hours) of recent experience in the design field using AutoCAD/ SolidWorks/Revit-OR-* Five (5) or more years of experience teaching primarily the content for each CAD specific course at the secondary or post-secondary level.**Desired Qualifications:*** Previous teaching experience.* Demonstrated professional learning or certification in evidence-based student-focused pedagogical teaching and assessment practice such as ACUE, workshops and data use* Recent experience in the design field**Per Load Hour Compensation Schedule**2025 -2026 - $1,3732026 -2027 - $1,414The 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.**Full-Time/Part-Time:**Part time**Total Hours Per Week:**5**Position Type:**Faculty**Job Family:**Part-Time Faculty**Posting Date:**05/22/2026**Expected Start Date:**08/08/2026**Compensation Grade:****Location:**Grayslake Campus**Department:**JM - Engineering, Math & Physical Sciences Operations Department**EEO Statement**College of Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a policy of non-discrimination. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history).