Adjunct Faculty, Economics

College-of-Lake-Count; Grayslake (IL); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Generous vacation and personal time

Job summary

College of Lake County seeks an Adjunct Instructor to teach Economics across Grayslake, Waukegan, Vernon Hills, and online. You will develop materials, assess learning, and assign grades while meeting adjunct governance expectations.

Courses cover Principles of Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, and introductory economics in multiple formats. The position emphasizes collaboration with diverse students and ongoing professional development in a campus setting, with flexible campus and online

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.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Economics and 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.

Skills

Effective teaching

Macroeconomics

Microeconomics

Education

Master’s degree in Economics

18 graduate credits in Economics

Tools

Canvas

Learning Management System (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).Position Title:Adjunct Faculty, EconomicsJob 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: NoneRequired QualificationsMaster’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 QualificationsPrevious 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 Schedule2026 -2027 - $1,414Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Your application can remain under consideration for the academic year. You may check your status at any time by logging into [e-mail] with your username and password. Thanks for being patient with the adjunct faculty hiring process.Full-Time/Part-Time:Part timeTotal Hours Per Week:5Position Type:FacultyJob Family:Part-Time FacultyPosting Date:08/19/2026Expected Start Date:11/02/2026Compensation Grade:Location:Grayslake CampusDepartment:JM - Business & Social Sciences 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.