Adjunct Faculty, Earth Science

College of Lake County; United States; On-site; USD 1,891,000 - 1,948,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (BCBS IL)

Dental insurance (Delta Dental)

Vision insurance (Superior Vision)

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Job summary

College of Lake County invites applications for a part-time Adjunct Faculty position in Earth Science. The instructor will teach college-credit introductory Earth Science courses offered for dual credit in partnership with local high schools.

Responsibilities include syllabus creation, delivering scheduled classes, developing instructional materials, and assessing student learning and progress. The role requires staying current in the subject and attending required meetings.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in an Earth Science field with at least 18 graduate hours in an Earth Science field.
• Earth Science fields include Geology, Oceanography, Meteorology, Astronomy, and Geography.

Responsibilities

• Teach college credit Earth Science courses for dual credit in partnership with local high schools.
• Create and distribute a course syllabus, teach all scheduled classes, and evaluate students.
• Develop instructional materials and assess student learning and grades.
• Attend adjunct meetings and participate in college governance as required.
• Maintain current knowledge of subject matter and comply with college policies.

Skills

Diversity & inclusion

Interpersonal skills

Educational technology

Education

Master's degree in Earth Science

Tools

Educational technologies

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 under 20 hours employees (ex: health insurance).

Position Title: Adjunct Faculty, Earth Science

Job Summary:

The qualified candidate will teach college credit introductory Earth Science courses for dual credit in partnership with local high schools. This daytime course is designed for students who are interested in physical features related to our dynamic earth. There are four disciplines that make up the course: geology, oceanography, meteorology and astronomy.

Job Description:

• The instructor is responsible for creating and distributing a course syllabus, teaching all scheduled classes and responding to and evaluating students.
• 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.
• 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 textbook (and/or related instructional material).
• Meet all classes for the scheduled time.
• Submit all grades (verification/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.
• POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None

Required Qualification(s)

Required Qualifications depend on the courses taught: Master's Degree in an Earth Science field with at least 18 graduate hours in an Earth Science field*

NOTE: *Earth Science fields include Geology, Oceanography, Meteorology, Astronomy, and Geography.

• 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:

• Demonstrated professional learning or certification in evidence-based student-focused pedagogical teaching and assessment practice such as ACUE, workshops and data use.

Per Load Hour Compensation Schedule

• 2025 -2026 - $1,373
• 2026 -2027 - $1,414

Position Details

• Full-Time/Part-Time: Part time
• Total Hours Per Week: 5
• Position Type: Faculty Job Family: Part-Time Faculty
• Compensation Grade:
• Location: Grayslake Campus
• Department: JM - Engineering, Math & Physical Sciences Operations Department

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).

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.