Adjunct Faculty, Communication Studies

College of Lake County; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 6,500 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

College of Lake County seeks an Adjunct Faculty member in Communication Studies to teach CMM 121 (Fundamentals of Speech) at the Grayslake Campus and possibly other courses based on qualifications and needs. The position is part-time with a 5-hour weekly schedule and includes responsibilities such as developing materials, assessing students, and meeting governance requirements.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in Communication Studies or related field with 18 graduate credits in

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Communication Studies or Master’s degree in related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Communication Studies.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse cultures, genders, languages, and abilities; foster inclusive learning environments.
• Competency in technologies commonly used in college level instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in subject field and develop instructional materials.
• Assess student learning and assign grades; attend adjunct meetings.
• Maintain current knowledge of subject matter and participate in college governance.

Skills

Diversity engagement

Instructional technology

Education

Master's in Communication Studies

Master's degree in related field with 18 grad credits in Communication Studies

Tools

Educational technologies

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, Communication Studies

Job Summary:

This position requires teaching CMM 121 (Fundamentals of Speech), a required public speaking course. Other teaching opportunities in Communication Studies may be available based on qualifications and departmental needs.

Job Description:

• 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.
• 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 textbook (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.
• POSITIONSSUPERVISED: None

Adjunct Faculty may be assigned to any campus, including Grayslake, Lakeshore, Southlake, or any college extension site.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Communication Studies or Master’s degree in related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Communication Studies.

• Ability to work effectively and constructively 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.

• Competency in technologies commonly used in college level instruction.

Desired Qualifications

• College teaching experience.

• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Per Load Hour Compensation Schedule

2026 -2027 - $1,414

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Part time

Total Hours Per Week:

5

Position Type:

Faculty

Job Family:

Part-Time Faculty

Posting Date:

05/29/2026

Expected Start Date:

08/03/2026

Compensation Grade:

Location:

Grayslake Campus

Department:

JM - Communication, Arts, Humanities & Fine Arts 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).