Adjunct Faculty, Communication Studies

College of Lake County; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 1,607,000 - 2,289,000; Part time

Job summary

College of Lake County in Grayslake is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach Fundamentals of Speech (CMM 121) and other Communication Studies courses as needed. The position is part-time with potential for additional opportunities based on qualifications and department needs.

Responsibilities include developing instructional materials, assessing student learning, attending adjunct meetings, maintaining course syllabi and records, and providing timely feedback.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Communication Studies or related field with 18 graduate credits in Communication Studies.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse cultures, languages, and abilities.
• Competency with technologies used in college-level instruction.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English (desired).

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Communication Studies, including CMM 121 (Fundamentals of Speech).
• Develop instructional materials and assess student learning.
• Attend adjunct meetings in Fall and Spring semesters and participate in governance.
• Prepare and maintain course syllabi, outlines, and grading criteria.
• Provide timely feedback and maintain records as required by the college.

Skills

Diversity & inclusion sensitivity

Curriculum adaptability

Instructional delivery

Education

Master’s degree in Communication Studies

18 graduate credits in Communication Studies (related field acceptable)

Job description

## Adjunct Faculty, Communication StudiesApply: Grayslake Campus: Part time: Posted 30+ Days Ago: End Date: November 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): REQ-00000878****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.* 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*** 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).