Adjunct Faculty, Dance

College of Lake County; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 1,967,000; Part time

Job summary

College of Lake County in Grayslake is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member in Dance to teach Capoeira and related courses. The role involves developing instructional materials, assessing student learning, and maintaining current subject knowledge.

You will participate in adjunct meetings, contribute to college governance, and ensure lessons align with a approved syllabus and college policies. The position is part-time and on-site at Grayslake, with opportunities to teach at multiple campuses.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Dance, Education, or related field with 18 graduate credits in Dance.
• Proficient teaching experience in the subject area.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse cultures and groups; inclusive teaching.
• Competency in technologies commonly used in college-level instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses and develop instructional materials; assess student learning and assign grades.
• Attend adjunct meetings in Fall and Spring semesters.
• Participate in college governance and academic life; maintain current subject matter knowledge.
• Provide syllabus with objectives, outcomes, attendance policies, texts, readings and evaluation criteria.

Skills

Proficient teaching experience

Inclusive teaching

Technologies in instruction

Diversity engagement

Education

Master’s degree in Dance

Master’s degree in Education

Master’s degree or related field with 18 grad credits in Dance

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). We value candidates who bring language skills that help us better serve and connect with our diverse community. Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency is preferred but not required.

Position Title: Adjunct Faculty, Dance

Job Summary:

This position requires teaching one or more of the following courses: Capoeira Teaching Dance for Children

Job Description:

• Teach courses in subject field. Develop instructional materials. Assess student learning and assign grades.
• Attend required Adjunct meetings in the Fall and Spring semesters.
• Participate in college governance and other aspects of academic life.
• Maintain current knowledge of subject matter.
• Adjunct Faculty members are expected to maintain current in compliance training, including compliance under Title IX “Responsible Employee” and, if applicable, Clery Act Campus Security Authority.
• Select, prepare and maintain current curriculum, course outlines and printed and non-printed instructional materials.
• Teach courses as scheduled each academic semester.
• Provide instructional support to the students.
• Refer students, when appropriate, to sources of specialized services within the College.
• Provide the Division and the students a syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, attendance policies in line with those of the college, texts and readings, timelines and evaluation criteria, and any other information required by College, Division, or departmental policy.
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions or examinations.
• Provide feedback in a timely manner on student progress.
• Deliver course content using a variety of teaching styles.
• Maintain office/discipline/grade/division records as required by the College.
• Be available for student consultation through phone or email.
• Use the appropriate College policies and procedures to resolve and document student complaints, concerns and problems.
• Assist in developing and administering discipline-appropriate measures of student academic achievement, use departmental testing instruments as provided.
• Administer other instruments designed to measure student learning outcomes as requested and required by the department.
• Provide all results as requested.
• Conduct all classes in accordance with an established and current course syllabus and approved textbooks (and/or related instructional material). Meet all classes for the scheduled time.
• Submit all grades (mid/final) electronically prior to the required deadlines.
• Provide the Registrar appropriate grade records.
• Encourage students to submit course evaluations, review course evaluations when available and use feedback to improve course delivery.
• Revise and update course content as needed.
• Participate, when appropriate, in the formation and meetings of program advisory boards, college, division, and department committees.
• Maintain a high level of professional ethics.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean.

Classes may be scheduled at any of our campuses: Grayslake, Waukegan, Vernon Hills, or online.

POSITIONS SUPERVISED:

None

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Dance, Master’s degree in Education, or Master's degree in related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Dance.
• Proficient teaching experience in respective area.
• 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.
• Competency in technologies commonly used in college level instruction.

Desired Qualifications

• College teaching experience.
• Involvement in profession and recognized professional organizations within the respective field.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Per Load Hour Compensation Schedule 2026 -2027 - $1,414

Full-Time/Part-Time: Part time

Total Hours Per Week: 5

Position Type: Faculty

Job Family: Part-Time Faculty

Posting Date: 10/05/2026

Expected Start Date: 01/09/2027

Compensation Grade:

Location: Grayslake Campus

Department: JM - Communication, Arts, Humanities & Fine Arts Operations 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.