Adjunct Faculty, Humanities

College of Lake County; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 1,891,444 - 1,947,926; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance as per eligibility

Tuition support for employees and family members

Generous vacation and paid holidays

Job summary

The College of Lake County is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach Humanities courses, including HUM 127, Critical Thinking. This part-time position requires a Master’s degree in a related field with the ability to effectively communicate and support a diverse student body.

In this role, you will develop instructional materials, assess student learning, and engage in college governance. Candidates with experience working with diverse communities are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required with coursework in literature, history, arts, or philosophy.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations.
• Strong communication skills for instructional support.

Responsibilities

• Teach HUM 127, Critical Thinking.
• Develop and maintain curriculum and instructional materials.
• Assess student learning and provide timely feedback.

Skills

Effective communication

Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds

Instructional support

Education

Master’s degree with 18 graduate credit hours in relevant discipline

Job description

Benefits

The College of Lake County (CLC) offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that include 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, Humanities

Job Summary

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

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.
• 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 textbook (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.
• POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree that includes 18 graduate credit hours of coursework in one of the following disciplines: literature, cultural/social history, religion, visual arts, performing arts (i.e., music, dance, theater), or philosophy.

Proven ability to work effectively and constructively with people of diverse cultures, 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.

Per Load Hour Compensation Schedule

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

Employment Status

Part time

Total Hours Per Week

5

Position Type

Faculty

Job Family

Part‑Time Faculty

Posting Date

06/08/2026

Expected Start Date

07/27/2026

Compensation Grade

Location

Grayslake Campus

Department

JM - Communication, Arts, Humanities & Fine Arts 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, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history).