Adjunct Faculty, Engineering

College of Lake County; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 1,607,000 - 2,289,000; Part time

Job summary

The College of Lake County in Grayslake invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty, Engineering to teach transfer level Engineering Dynamics. The course covers particle kinematics, Newton's laws, energy, work and momentum, planar dynamics and rigid bodies, and vibrations, with the focus on applications to engineering structures.

Course offerings are at the Grayslake campus, primarily during daytime or early evening.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering required.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in engineering dynamics and develop instructional materials.
• Assess student learning and assign grades; attend adjunct meetings.
• Submit grades electronically by required deadlines and maintain records.
• Participate in college governance and program activities; adhere to college policies.
• Provide student support and refer to campus resources as needed.
• Engage in curriculum development and update course content as necessary.

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering

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, Engineering

Job Summary

The successful candidate will teach transfer level Engineering Dynamics courses.

This course introduces students to particle kinematics (rectilinear and curvilinear); Newton's laws; energy, work, and momentum methods; planar dynamics and rigid bodies; rigid body kinematics; impulse and momentum; and vibrations. Application to engineering structures and mechanical systems emphasized. This course is designed for students interested in the Engineering Transfer curriculum.

Course offered at the Grayslake campus primarily in the daytime or early evening.

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 Engineering

Desired Qualifications

• Teaching experience preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Per Load Hour Compensation Schedule

2026 -2027 - $1,414

Full-Time/Part-Time

Part time

Total Hours Per Week

5

Position Type

Faculty

Job Family

Part-Time Faculty

Posting Date

09/21/2026

Expected Start Date

01/14/2027

Location

Grayslake Campus

Department

JM - Engineering, Math & Physical 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.