Adjunct Faculty, Digital Media & Design

College of Lake County; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 1,400 - 1,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Disability insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Summer schedule

Vacation & holidays

Job summary

College of Lake County in Grayslake, IL seeks an Adjunct Faculty member to teach DMD127: Survey of Social Media within the Digital Media & Design Department. The role involves designing a simulated marketing campaign, developing instructional materials, and assessing student learning while ensuring alignment with the course syllabus and college policies.

The position is part-time (5 hours per week) at the Grayslake Campus, with responsibilities including attendance at adjunct meetings and

Qualifications

• 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.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in the field (tested experience).

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in subject field.
• Develop instructional materials.
• Assess student learning and assign grades.
• Attend required Adjunct meetings in the Fall and Spring semesters.
• Maintain current knowledge of subject matter.

Skills

Strong communication

Spanish/English bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in media/related field

Master's degree (desirable)

Job description

Position Title: Adjunct Faculty, Digital Media & Design

Job Summary: We are seeking an instructor to teach DMD127: 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental, 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.
• Note: Some benefits will not be available for part‑time employees or part‑time under 20 hours employees (e.g., health insurance).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain compliance training, including TitleIX “Responsible Employee” and, where applicable, Clery Act Campus Security Authority.
• Select, prepare and maintain current curriculum, course outlines and printed and non‑printed instructional materials.
• Provide instructional support to the students.
• Refer students, when appropriate, to sources of specialized services within the College.
• Provide 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 via assignments, projects, discussions or examinations.
• Provide timely feedback 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 via phone or email.
• Use 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, including 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 evaluations when available, and use feedback to improve course delivery.
• Revise and update course content as needed.
• Participate, when appropriate, in 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 Qualifications

• 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 Qualifications

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

Compensation

• 2025‑2026: $1,373
• 2026‑2027: $1,414

Position Details

• Full‑Time/Part‑Time: Part time
• Total Hours per Week: 5
• 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).