Adjunct Faculty - Introduction to Humanities

Sauk Valley Community College; Illinois; Remote; USD 1,500 - 2,700; Part time

Job summary

Sauk Valley Community College offers an Adjunct Faculty position for an Introduction to Humanities online class for Spring 2027. The instructor will deliver high-quality online instruction and align teaching with college philosophy and objectives, ensuring student engagement and achievement.

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in the discipline (or related field) with at least 18 graduate credits in the discipline; a background check will be conducted, and SVCC is an equal opportunity

Qualifications

• Deliver engaging and effective online instruction tailored to the discipline.
• Plan, structure, and teach courses in alignment with college objectives.
• Foster a supportive learning environment that promotes student engagement and success.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction and report to the Dean of Transfer Programs (or appropriate Academic Dean, depending on discipline).
• Be mindful of the philosophy and objectives of the College and use them as guidelines in planning, structuring, and teaching courses.
• Deliver engaging and effective classroom, lab, or clinical instruction tailored to the specific discipline.
• Foster a supportive learning environment that promotes student engagement and success.

Skills

Engaging instruction

Student engagement

Education

Master's degree in the discipline

18 graduate credits in discipline

Job description

Adjunct Faculty Opportunities

Sauk Valley Community College (SVCC), a comprehensive community college located in a picturesque rural setting, invites applications from innovative and experienced educators for an Adjunct Faculty: Introduction to Humanities opening. We are seeking instructors to contribute to our dynamic academic programs. This is for one online class taught during the Spring 2027 semester.

About Sauk Valley Community College

Located in rural northwestern Illinois, along the scenic Rock River between the cities of Dixon and Sterling, SVCC offers a unique and welcoming teaching environment. The College is strategically located just one hour from Rockford and the Quad Cities and two hours west of Chicago.

A link to our comprehensive employee benefits package is provided below.

• Benefits Information: https://www.svcc.edu/employees/opportunities/benefits.html

The Adjunct Faculty member is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction and reports directly to the Dean of Transfer Programs (or appropriate Academic Dean, depending on discipline).

• To be mindful of the philosophy and objectives of the College and use them as guidelines in planning, structuring, and teaching courses.
• Deliver engaging and effective classroom, lab, or clinical instruction tailored to the specific discipline.
• Foster a supportive learning environment that promotes student engagement and success.

We are seeking dedicated educators committed to student achievement.

• Education:A Master's degree in the discipline or Master's degree in relevant field and at least 18 earned graduate credit hours in the discipline.
• Experience:Prior experience teaching in a community college environment is preferred.
• Background Check:All applicants will be subject to standard background checks.

Sauk Valley Community College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in all employee and student relations. No person on the basis of race, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, sex, genetic information, creed, religion, color, marital or parental status or family responsibilities, veteran status, age, national origin, membership in any professional group, organization or association, socioeconomic status, or mental or physical disability is discriminated against, which includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial assistance, placement, recruitment, educational programs, and activities. Students admitted from a foreign country are expected to take the TOEFL exam. A minimum level of competency on the TOEFL exam is part of the consideration of admission. For students who reside in the United States, a lack of English skills is not a barrier to admission and participation in educational programs. Violation of this policy on the basis of sex is also governed by the Sexual Misconduct Procedures. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator or the Director of Human Resources.