Adjunct Faculty, Continuing Education - Lifelong Learning Instructor - FA25/SP26

College of DuPage; Glen Ellyn (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The College of DuPage seeks passionate and skilled adjunct faculty to teach Lifelong Learning courses for adults over 55. Candidates will craft engaging courses on diverse topics and foster a welcoming environment for students from various backgrounds. This position offers flexibility with teaching schedules and responsibilities focus mainly on course delivery and student evaluations.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to teach using technology and experience in virtual teaching is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Course planning and instruction in various delivery formats.
• Student evaluation and submission of required paperwork.
• Teaching classes for adults over 55 in focused, short courses.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Online Teaching

Cultural Awareness

Job description

Adjunct Faculty, Continuing Education - Lifelong Learning Instructor - FA25/SP26

College of DuPage believes in the power of teaching and learning. We seek adjunct faculty members to teach Life Long Learner courses.

COD faculty are committed to facilitate and support student success in learning. We strive to meet the individual educational needs of our unique, multicultural campus.

The successful adjunct candidate will be committed to teaching in a multicultural environment and welcome the opportunity to work with students with diverse learning abilities. We encourage applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of COD's student body and community.

Opportunities may exist to teach a flexible schedule that may include teaching assignments during days, evenings and weekends.

We invite you to join our team and apply your passion for teaching and learning!

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

Adjunct Faculty instructors at College of DuPage are responsible for course planning and instruction in classroom, lab, or clinical settings, courses may be conducted in various delivery modes, such as, face-to-face, on-line, hybrid and/or blended formats. In addition, adjunct faculty are responsible for student evaluation, and timely and accurate submission of required paperwork related to instruction.

Required Qualifications

Continuing Education Lifelong Learning courses are targeted to adults over the age of 55. We are seeking instructors for these short, focused courses offered for personal growth and enrichment. Typical topics are history, local and international culture, architecture, science, travel, etc. Most classes are less than 6 weeks in length and often meet once a week for two or three hours each session. No academic credit is awarded. Minimum two years' teaching experience is preferred.

We are fortunate to receive a high volume of proposals and inquiries from very qualified presenters, content experts and instructors, so we are not always able to respond to each one individually. While we may not have a need for your course this term, please feel free to repeat your submission according to the proposal timeline above. Please also visit the College of DuPage Human Resources web page for a list of specific instructor needs.

Ability to teach remotely with technology and experience in online or virtual teaching preferred. Access to personal technology, home computer with appropriate ability to teach online required.

These positions are paid by stipends for course assignments

A pre-employment background check at the Colleges' expense is required.

College of DuPage is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

College of DuPage does not discriminate against individuals in employment opportunities, programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veterans' status, marital status, disability, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or on any other basis protected by law.

To apply, visit https://cod.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/2359?c=cod

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