Adjunct Faculty, Physics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible summer work schedule

Tuition support for employees and family members

Comprehensive health insurance plans

Job summary

The College of Lake County seeks a part-time Adjunct Faculty member in Physics to teach transfer level Physics courses at our Grayslake and Southlake Campuses. The role involves developing instructional materials, assessing student performance, and engaging with a diverse student body. A M.S. Degree in Physics or Physics Education is required, along with the ability to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds. Compensation is based on a per load hour schedule, and the expected start date is May 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• M.S. Degree in Physics or Physics Education required.
• Teaching experience at High School or post-secondary level desired.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Physics courses at Grayslake and Southlake Campuses.
• Develop instructional materials and assess student learning.
• Maintain current knowledge of subject matter and policies.

Skills

Ability to work effectively with diverse cultures

Sensitivity to diverse academic and cultural backgrounds

Education

M.S. Degree in Physics or Physics Education

Tools

Technologies used in college level instruction

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 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 under 20 hours employees (ex: health insurance).

Position Title

Adjunct Faculty, Physics

Job Summary

Teach transfer level Physics courses either at the Grayslake Campus, or at the Southlake Campus. Physics courses are offered in both days and evenings during the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms at our Grayslake and Vernon Hills campuses.

Job Description

• Teach CLC students in lecture and lab format following approved syllabi and course outlines. Follow Physics Department, EMPS Division, and CLC policy.
• 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 Qualification(s)

• M.S. Degree in Physics or Physics Education
• Ability to work effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, gender identities, 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.

Desired Qualification(s)

• Teaching experience in physics at the High School or post-secondary level.
• Competency in technologies commonly used in college level instruction.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

Per Load Hour Compensation Schedule

• 2025-2026: $1,373
• 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

03/10/2026

Expected Start Date

05/01/2026

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