Adjunct Faculty, Economics

College of Lake County; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 1,656,000 - 2,240,000; Part time

Job summary

College of Lake County is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach Economics in Grayslake, Waukegan, or Vernon Hills campuses and online. The role involves delivering courses, developing materials, assessing students, and participating in governance and college service.

The position is part-time with a 5-hour weekly load, requiring a Master’s degree in Economics or related field and demonstrated ability to teach macro/microeconomics. Experience with Canvas is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Economics or related field with at least 18 graduate credits in Economics.
• Ability to teach macroeconomics, microeconomics, and introductory economics courses.
• Ability to work with diverse cultures and backgrounds; collaborate with students, faculty, and staff.
• Competency in technologies used in college instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Economics.
• Develop instructional materials.
• Assess student learning and assign grades.
• Attend adjunct meetings in Fall and Spring semesters.
• Participate in college governance and other academic life activities.
• Maintain current knowledge of subject matter.

Skills

Teaching economics

Diversity & inclusion

Course delivery

Technology in instruction

Education

Master’s degree in Economics or related field

Tools

Canvas

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).

Position Title

Adjunct Faculty, Economics

Job Summary

College of Lake County is seeking an Adjunct Instructor to teach classes in Economics. Classes are taught in person in Grayslake, Waukegan, or Vernon Hills and online – either live via meeting software or asynchronously via Canvas.

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 Economics or Master’s degree in related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Economics.
• Ability to effectively teach college-level economics courses, including Principles of Macroeconomics, Principles of Microeconomics, and Introductory economics course.
• 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

• Previous community college-level teaching experience in economics.
• Experience teaching Principles of Macroeconomics and/or Principles of Microeconomics.
• Experience using Canvas or another learning management system (LMS) to support instruction, communication, assessment, and student engagement.
• Experience developing or adapting instructional materials, assessments, and learning activities for diverse community college students.
• Demonstrated ability to use technology effectively to enhance teaching and student learning.

Per Load Hour Compensation Schedule 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: 08/19/2026 Expected Start Date: 11/02/2026 Compensation Grade: Location: Grayslake Campus Department: JM - Business & Social Sciences 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 Overview

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.