Adjunct Faculty, History

Morton College (IL); Cicero (IL); On-site; USD 12,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Morton College in Illinois seeks an adjunct History instructor to teach daytime courses for a diverse student population. Responsibilities include following approved syllabi and textbooks, submitting course syllabi to the Deans’ Office, and maintaining up-to-date attendance and grade records.

The role requires delivering instruction in a manner consistent with college policies and deadlines. The position emphasizes adherence to the college’s core values, effective communication with students,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in History or closely related field.
• Demonstrate Morton College core values of compassion, equity, accountability, innovation, excellence and respect.

Responsibilities

• Prepare personalized course syllabus and submit to Deans’ Office one week before course start date.
• Distribute and review course syllabus to students by the first week of the course.
• Maintain grade book in electronic or hard copy format and record attendance daily.
• Submit Tenth Day Attendance Verification and Mid-Semester Class Rosters to Deans’ Office.
• Give final exam as scheduled in the college’s Final Exam Schedule.
• Respond to emails from students, staff, and administrators in a timely manner during classes.

Skills

Teaching

Education

Master’s degree in History or closely related field

Master’s degree + 18 graduate hours in the discipline

Job description

The adjunct instructor will teach History courses to a diverse student population. These courses will be offered during the day. The responsibilities and duties of the instructor may change as the needs of the college arise.

• Utilize departmental syllabus template, approved textbooks, and supplemental course materials.
• Submit personalized course syllabus to Deans’ Office in electronic format one (1) week prior to course start date.
• Distribute and review comprehensive course syllabus to students no later than the first week of the course.
• Receive, understand, and follow Course Data Form as distributed by Deans’ Office.
• Adhere to printed course schedule meeting times and locations.
• Obtain prior approval for any substitute teachers or guest speakers from Deans’ Office.
• Maintain grade book in electronic or hard copy format.
• Take and record student Attendance each day.
• Submit accurate and certified Tenth (10th) Day Attendance Verification and Mid-Semester Class Roster or other report to Deans’ Office.
• Give final exam at the time and date indicated on the college’s Final Exam Schedule.
• Respond to e-mails from students, staff, and college administrators in a timely manner while classes are in session using assigned college designated e-mail.
• Check assigned college mailbox regularly.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the discipline or closely related field, or master’s degree plus 18 graduate hours in the discipline.
• Must be able to demonstrate the Morton College core values of compassion, equity, accountability, innovation, excellence, and respect.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years or more of previous community college or university teaching experience.

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