Adjunct Faculty, Dance

College-of-Lake-Count; Illinois; On-site; USD 1,607,000 - 2,289,000; Part time

Job summary

College of Lake County seeks an Adjunct Faculty member in Dance to teach Capoeira and other dance courses across multiple campus sites and online platforms. You will develop instructional materials, assess student learning, and maintain course objectives and syllabi aligned with college policies.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in Dance or Education (or related field with 18 graduate credits in Dance), plus demonstrated teaching ability and comfort working with diverse student

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 and ability to work with diverse cultures, languages and abilities.
• Competency in technologies commonly used in college level instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in subject field and develop instructional materials.
• Assess student learning and assign grades; provide feedback in a timely manner.
• Attend adjunct meetings; participate in college governance and maintain current curriculum.

Skills

Teaching experience

Culturally inclusive

Tech competency

Education

Master’s degree in Dance

Tools

LMS

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, DanceJob Summary:This position requires teaching one or more of the following courses:CapoeiraTeaching Dance for ChildrenJob 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: NoneRequired QualificationsMaster’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 QualificationsCollege teaching experience.Involvement in profession and recognized professional organizations within the respective field.Bilingual in Spanish and English.Per Load Hour Compensation Schedule2026 -2027 - $1,414Full-Time/Part-Time:Part timeTotal Hours Per Week:5Position Type:FacultyJob Family:Part-Time FacultyPosting Date:10/05/2026Expected Start Date:01/09/2027Compensation Grade:Location:Grayslake CampusDepartment:JM - Communication, Arts, Humanities & Fine Arts Operations DepartmentEEO 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.