Adjunct Faculty, Humanities

IMDiversity; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 1,891,444 - 1,947,926; Part time

Job summary

IMDiversity is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for the Humanities at the College of Lake County, Grayslake Campus. The role involves teaching HUM 127, Critical Thinking, with responsibilities including developing instructional materials and assessing student progress.

Candidates must hold a Master's degree and have experience working with diverse student populations. This part-time position offers a total of 5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with coursework in relevant subjects.
• Ability to work with diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Teach HUM 127, Critical Thinking courses.
• Develop instructional materials and assessments.
• Maintain compliance with college policies.

Skills

Effective Communication

Cultural Sensitivity

Teaching Skills

Education

Master's degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours

Job description

Adjunct Faculty, Humanities

College of Lake County, Grayslake Campus, IL

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Full‑Time/Part‑Time: Part time

Total Hours Per Week: 5

Position Type: Faculty

Job Family: Part‑Time Faculty

Department: JM - Communication, Arts, Humanities & Fine Arts Operations Department

Job Summary

This position requires teaching one or more sections of HUM 127, Critical Thinking.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the 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.
• Maintain compliance training under Title IX "Responsible Employee" and, if applicable, Clery Act Campus Security Authority.
• Select, prepare, and maintain current curriculum, course outlines, and instructional materials.
• Teach courses as scheduled each academic semester.
• Provide instructional support to students and refer them to specialized services within the college when appropriate.
• Provide a syllabus that includes course objectives, learning outcomes, attendance policies, texts, readings, timelines, evaluation criteria, and any other required information.
• Observe and evaluate student performance through assignments, projects, discussions, or examinations.
• Provide timely feedback on student progress.
• Deliver course content using a variety of teaching styles.
• Maintain office, discipline, grade, and division records as required by the college.
• Be available for student consultation via phone or email.
• Use 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 and use departmental testing instruments as provided.
• Administer other instruments designed to measure student learning outcomes as requested by the department and provide results.
• Conduct all classes in accordance with an established and current course syllabus and approved textbook.
• Meet all classes for the scheduled time.
• Submit all grades electronically prior to the required deadlines and provide the registrar appropriate grade records.
• Encourage students to submit course evaluations and review them when available 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 Qualifications

• Master's degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours of coursework in literature, cultural/social history, religion, visual arts, performing arts (music, dance, theater), or philosophy.
• Proven ability to work effectively and constructively with people of diverse cultures, languages, and abilities; demonstrated sensitivity to and ability to work with students, faculty, and staff from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including those with disabilities; and established effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Per Load Hour Compensation Schedule

• 2025‑2026: $1,373
• 2026‑2027: $1,414

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, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information (including family medical history).