Adjunct Faculty, Digital Media & Design

College of Lake County; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 1,891,444 - 1,947,926; Part time

Job summary

The College of Lake County is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member in Digital Media & Design to teach the course 'Survey of Social Media.' The role includes developing instructional materials, assessing student learning, and maintaining compliance with university standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, 9 credit hours in critical thinking, and at least 3 years of practical experience. This part-time position requires 5 total hours per week and offers a competitive compensation schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Media Studies or related discipline.
• 9 credit hours in critical thinking courses related to media.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in the field.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses and develop instructional materials.
• Assess student learning and assign grades.
• Maintain current knowledge of subject matter.
• Provide student support and consultation.

Skills

Course delivery using various teaching styles

Student assessment and feedback

Preparation of instructional materials

Maintaining professional ethics

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

At least 9 credit hours in critical thinking courses

3 years relevant experience

Job description

Job Title

Adjunct Faculty, Digital Media & Design

Job Summary

We are seeking an instructor to teach DMD 127: Survey of Social Media within the Digital Media and Design Department. The course provides an introductory examination of social media's historical, social, cultural, and economic contexts, while equipping students to become informed users and decision-makers through hands‑on practice in designing a simulated marketing campaign.

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.

Required Qualification(s)

• Bachelor's degree in Media Studies, Digital Media, Media Arts, Communication, Journalism, Digital Marketing, Public Relations, Advertising, Sociology (with a focus on digital culture or social behavior), or a related discipline
• At least 9 credit hours in critical thinking courses related to media studies, social/cultural studies, humanities, philosophy, communications, or similar disciplines
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, including practical and/or professional work in the field ("tested experience")

Desired Qualification(s)

• College‑level teaching experience
• Master's degree in one of the above‑listed disciplines
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

Compensation

Per Load Hour Compensation Schedule
2025‑2026: $1,373
2026‑2027: $1,414

Employment Details

• Full‑Time/Part‑Time: Part time
• Total Hours Per Week: 5
• Position Type: Faculty
• Job Family: Part‑Time Faculty
• Posting Date: 03/20/2026
• Expected Start Date: 08/03/2026
• 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, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history).