Adjunct Faculty, Community and Workforce Education

Jobtailor; Grayslake (IL); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking educators to develop curricula and teach adult learners across multiple formats, including in-person, live online, asynchronous, and hybrid. The role involves delivering classes and adapting methods to diverse backgrounds, while meeting deadlines and complying with policy requirements.

Applicants should have relevant degrees or credentials, plus experience or capacity to handle administrative tasks and background checks.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated subject-matter knowledge, professional experience, or expertise relevant to the area of instruction.
• Ability to communicate subject matter clearly and effectively to adult learners with varying levels of experience, knowledge, and ability.
• Ability to adapt instructional approaches and provide appropriate support for diverse adult learners.
• Ability to successfully complete required background checks and other employment requirements, as applicable.
• Competency with Microsoft Outlook and other Microsoft applications, Canvas LMS, Zoom, and other instructional technologies.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, identities, language groups, backgrounds, and abilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Compliance training including Title IX responsibilities and Clery Act CSA requirements.
• Title IX Compliance and Campus Security Authority experience (desired)
• Background checks and related employment requirements (as applicable)

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum and teach classes for adult learners.
• Develop and teach assigned subjects and levels within new or existing programs.
• Fulfill administrative requirements and meet deadlines.
• Complete required training and remain current with compliance training.
• Follow policies and procedures.
• Adapt instruction and provide support for diverse adult learners.
• Deliver courses in person, live online via Zoom, asynchronously online, or hybrid.
• Teach schedules may include daytime, evening, and Saturday hours.

Skills

Subject-Matter Knowledge

Teaching Adult Learners

Effective Communication

Adaptability

Cultural Competence

Education

Associate’s or relevant degree in education or related field

Degree or advanced training in taught subject area

Recognized industry credentials or certifications

Tools

Zoom

Canvas LMS

Microsoft Outlook

Enrollment Software

Job description

• Develop curriculum and teach classes for adult learners
• Develop and teach assigned subjects and levels within new or existing programs
• Fulfill administrative requirements and meet established deadlines
• Complete required training and remain current with compliance training
• Follow applicable College and department policies and procedures
• Adapt instruction and provide support for diverse adult learners
• Deliver courses in person, live online via Zoom, asynchronously online, or through a hybrid format
• Teach schedules that may include daytime, evening, and Saturday hours

Requirements

• Demonstrated subject-matter knowledge, professional experience, or expertise relevant to the area of instruction
• Ability to communicate subject matter clearly and effectively to adult learners with varying levels of experience, knowledge, and ability
• Ability to adapt instructional approaches and provide appropriate support for diverse adult learners
• Ability to successfully complete required background checks and other employment requirements, as applicable
• Competency with, or commitment to learn and use, Microsoft Outlook and other Microsoft applications, classroom presentation technology, Canvas Learning Management System, enrollment software, Zoom, and other instructional technologies
• Ability to work effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, identities, language groups, backgrounds, and abilities
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Required compliance training, including Title IX “Responsible Employee” requirements and, when applicable, Clery Act Campus Security Authority requirements
• Associate’s or other relevant degree in education, teaching, adult education, training and development, or a related field (desired)
• Degree, formal education, or advanced training in the subject matter or occupational area being taught (desired)
• Recognized industry credentials, licenses, or professional certifications relevant to the subject matter or occupational area (desired)
• Previous experience teaching, training, facilitating, coaching, or mentoring adult learners (desired)
• Professional or industry experience demonstrating current, applied subject-matter knowledge (desired)
• Bilingual or multilingual skills (desired)
• Experience working with adult learners from varied backgrounds (desired)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in curriculum development and instructional delivery for adult learners, utilizing various teaching formats and technologies. Committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment and maintaining compliance with educational standards and regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Curriculum Development
• Instructional Delivery
• Microsoft Applications
• Canvas Learning Management System
• Compliance Training

Hard Skills

• Subject-Matter Knowledge
• Teaching Adult Learners
• Instructional Technology
• Classroom Presentation Technology
• Enrollment Software

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Adaptability
• Relationship Building
• Cultural Competence

Certifications & Qualifications

• Title IX Compliance
• Clery Act Campus Security Authority

Industry Keywords

• Adult Education
• Training and Development
• Diverse Learners
• Professional Certifications

Tools & Technologies

• Zoom
• Canvas Learning Management System
• Microsoft Outlook