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

Inside Higher Ed; Glen Ellyn (IL); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

A community college is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for Continuing Education to teach Lifelong Learning courses aimed at adults over 55. Responsibilities include course planning, evaluating students, and teaching in various formats. Candidates should have teaching experience, the ability to engage with diverse learners, and remote teaching skills. This position is part-time with a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to teach remotely with technology.
• Access to personal computer required for online teaching.
• Pre-employment background check is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for course planning and instruction.
• Evaluate students and submit required paperwork.
• Teach in various delivery modes, including online and hybrid.

Skills

Remote teaching experience

Cultural awareness

Course planning

Job description

Overview

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, online, 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.

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 College's 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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