Adjunct Faculty, Community Education (Serving Youth)

College of Lake County; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

College of Lake County seeks innovative adjunct faculty to develop curriculum and teach middle and high school students across multiple campuses. You’ll deliver engaging youth-focused courses and contribute to intellectual and social-emotional growth.

Required two years of youth-related teaching or volunteer experience, with strong communication skills and ability to differentiate instruction. Part-time, in-person or hybrid delivery, at Grayslake Campus and other sites.

Qualifications

• At least two years experience teaching, coaching, or volunteering with youth.
• Ability to differentiate instruction for both advanced students and those needing support.
• Clear background check and ability to work with diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach in the assigned subject(s) and level(s) for new or existing programs.
• Fulfill administrative requirements, meet deadlines and complete required training including Title IX compliance.
• Schedule varies; in-person and virtual delivery modes possible, with a hybrid option.
• Follow College and department policies and procedures.

Skills

Youth education

Differentiated instruction

Canvas LMS

Enrollment software

Microsoft Outlook

Tools

Canvas LMS

Enrollment software

Microsoft Outlook

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). Information Regarding Working with Students Age 17 or Younger Candidate must possess and maintain eligibility to work with secondary (high school) and post-secondary students, in-person at all assigned work locations and virtually, in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Illinois School Code and Faith’s Law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer fingerprint-based criminal history records check, employment history review, and any other screening or clearance requirements mandated by state or federal law and applicable school district policies or procedures. Continued employment is subject to maintaining such eligibility and clearances.

Position Title: Adjunct Faculty, Community Education (Serving Youth)

Job Summary:

At the heart of our work is a deep belief that learning should be accessible, meaningful, and rooted in community. Our mission is to empower individuals of all ages and backgrounds to grow, connect, and thrive, whether they are exploring new interests, building job skills, or continuing their journey as lifelong learners. This position specifically works with our youth programming.

Job Description:

Community and Workforce Education is seeking innovative and engaging instructors to develop curriculum and teach classes to middle and high school students as part of your growing youth initiatives. These initiatives are dedicated to inspiring intellectual, academic, and social-emotional growth through challenging and stimulating courses offered across all CLC campuses and extension sites. We are especially interested in professionals and educators with expertise in areas such as STEM, manufacturing, and healthcare.

Adjunct faculty will:

• Develop and teach in the assigned subject(s) and level(s) in new or existing programs.
• Fulfill administrative requirements, meet established deadlines and complete required training. Stay current in compliance training, including compliance under Title IX “Responsible Employee” and, if applicable, Clery Act Campus Security Authority as a condition of employment.
• Agree to and follow appropriate College and department policies and procedures.
• Schedule varies. Days, evenings and Saturday hours are possible. Possible class locations include CLC Grayslake Campus, Southlake Campus (Vernon Hills), Lakeshore Campus (Waukegan), Braeloch Facility, CLC Advanced Technology Center (Gurnee) or a CLC extension site located in communities across Lake County. Delivery modes include in-person, virtual live via Zoom, asynchronous, or a hybrid of the aforementioned. In-person is most common.

Required Qualifications

At least two years experience teaching, coaching, or volunteering with youth, along with substantiated subject-matter expertise and effective communication skills. Ability to differentiate instruction for both advanced-level students and those needing additional support to include modifying content delivery, rigor, depth/complexity, and higher-order thinking skills. Clear background check. Competency and/or commitment to learn and use technologies commonly used in instruction at CLC: Microsoft Outlook for all email communications, additional Microsoft applications, common classroom projection technology, Canvas Learning Management System, enrollment software, etc. 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.

Desired Qualifications

Gifted Endorsement, Degree in Gifted Education or equivalent Specialized Training Coursework. Proven competency in serving gifted and talented students' social and emotional needs including emotional intensities/empathy, peer relationship challenges, and/or the need for meaning/purpose and skilled in response-techniques to gifted and talented students’ intellectual and development needs, such as twice-exceptional, asynchronous development, and/or perfectionism. Strong instructional and curriculum design skills including curriculum compacting, tiering assignments, and project-based learning.

Pay $40 - $60/hour

Full-Time/Part-Time: Part time

Total Hours Per Week: 5

Position Type: Faculty

Job Family: Part-Time Faculty

Posting Date: 09/11/2026

Expected Start Date: 12/31/2026

Compensation Grade:

Location: Grayslake Campus

Department: JM - Community & Workforce Education Services

Sub 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, age, sex, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, parental status, pregnancy or any other status protected by law.

College of Lake County (CLC) is a comprehensive community college located in northeastern Illinois committed to being an innovative educational institution providing life-changing paths for our students by offering exceptional learning experiences. CLC aspires to be a place where every student succeeds, every employee thrives, so that every business achieves and every community grows. Our mission is to be innovative and value-driven in supporting student success through developing and encouraging employees of all backgrounds on their journey toward achieving personal and professional growth. CLC achieved a milestone in 2025 with its designation as a Leader College of Distinction. CLC is part of the Achieving the Dream (ATD) Network, made up of 300+ colleges committed to supporting student success at their institutions and promoting economic vitality throughout their communities. CLC has been a member of the ATD Network since 2019 and has held Leader College status since 2023.