Adjunct Faculty, Continuing Education - Polish

College of DuPage; Glen Ellyn (IL); On-site; USD 6,696 - 13,392; Part time

Job summary

College of DuPage invites applicants for Adjunct Faculty, Continuing Education - Polish. This part-time role teaches non‑credit Polish courses to a multicultural student body on the Glen Ellyn campus, with classes meeting in the evening or on Saturdays.

The faculty member designs lessons, uses varied formats, and supports student success. Candidates should be fluent in English and Polish, have at least two years of adult-teaching experience, and be able to teach in person on campus, with remote

Qualifications

• Instructors must be fluent in English and Polish.
• Courses meet once a week for three hours on an evening or Saturday morning for five weeks.
• No academic credit is awarded.
• Minimum two years of experience teaching adults preferred.
• Ability to teach in-person at the Glen Ellyn campus; remote teaching experience preferred.
• Access to personal technology and computer is required.
• Pre-employment background check is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and instruct non-credit Polish courses in classroom, lab, or online settings.
• Evaluate students and submit required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Deliver courses in face-to-face, online, hybrid, or blended formats.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent Polish

Adult education

Online/Hybrid teaching

Tools

Online teaching platforms

Job description

Adjunct Faculty, Continuing Education - Polish

College of DuPage seeks adjunct faculty members to teach Polish. Faculty are committed to facilitating and supporting student success in learning and to meeting the educational needs of a unique, multicultural campus.

The successful adjunct candidate will be dedicated to teaching in a multicultural environment and welcoming students with diverse learning abilities. A flexible schedule may include days, evenings, and weekends.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Adjunct faculty 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. Faculty are also responsible for student evaluation and for the timely and accurate submission of required paperwork related to instruction.

Required Qualifications

Instructors will teach non‑credit, in‑person adult enrichment Polish courses. They must be fluent in both English and Polish. Courses meet once a week for three hours on a weekday evening or Saturday morning for five weeks. No academic credit is awarded.

• Minimum two years of experience teaching adults is preferred.
• Ability to teach in‑person at the Glen Ellyn campus is required.
• Ability to teach remotely with technology and experience in online or virtual teaching is preferred.
• Access to personal technology, including a home computer with appropriate ability to teach online, is required.
• Positions are paid by stipend for course assignments.
• Pre‑employment background check at the college’s expense is required.

Equal Opportunity Statement

College of DuPage is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining high‑performing talent. The college encourages all people across the broad spectrum of communities served to explore and apply for positions at COD for which they believe they are qualified. The college does not discriminate 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 any other basis protected by law.