Adjunct Faculty, Spanish

College of Lake County; Grayslake (IL); In loco; USD 441.000 - 579.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

College of Lake County is seeking an Adjunct Faculty, Spanish to teach in the World Languages department. The role requires teaching in-person evening classes and delivering culturally relevant, student-centered instruction at the Grayslake Campus.

Master’s in Spanish or a related field with 18 graduate credits in Spanish is required. Proficiency with instructional technology and LMS usage is expected to support diverse learners and maintain high standards.

Competenze

• Master’s degree in Spanish or a related field with 18 graduate credit hours in Spanish.
• Ability to teach Spanish in-person evening classes.
• Competency with college-level instructional technologies.

Mansioni

• Teach courses in Spanish each semester with student-centered, culturally relevant methods.
• Meet classes at the Grayslake Campus in the evenings.
• Develop and revise syllabi, assessments, and instructional materials aligned with departmental standards and student learning outcomes.
• Observe and evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, discussions, and projects; provide timely feedback.
• Support student retention and success by identifying at-risk students and referring them to college services.
• Be available for student consultation via phone or email.
• Use the college LMS and required systems to publish course objectives, outcomes, and policies.

Conoscenze

Spanish instruction

Student-centered teaching

Diversity & inclusion

Formazione

Master's degree in Spanish

Master's in another discipline with 18 graduate credits in Spanish

Strumenti

Learning Management System (LMS)

Educational technology

Descrizione del lavoro

Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity?

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

We value candidates who bring language skills that help us better serve and connect with our diverse community. Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency is preferred but not required.

Position Title

Adjunct Faculty, Spanish

Job Summary

This position requires teaching one or more sections of Spanish in the World Languages department. The department seeks an instructor available to teach in-person evening classes.

Job Description

• Teach courses in discipline, as scheduled each academic semester, using a variety of student centered, culturally relevant instructional methods to support diverse learning styles and student needs.
• Meet all classes at assigned location and times. If unable to meet an assigned class reports absence to supervisor and academic division staff in an appropriate manner.
• Develop, revise, and maintain instructional materials, course content, and syllabi that align with departmental standards and student learning outcomes.
• Observe and evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, discussions, and projects. Provide timely and constructive feedback.
• Support student retention and success by identifying at-risk students, providing instructional support, and referring students to appropriate college services.
• Be available for student consultation through phone or email.
• Use approved College standardized system(s) to provide students and the division with a syllabus that includes course objectives, learning outcomes, attendance policies, required materials, timelines, and evaluation criteria.
• Deliver course content using inclusive teaching strategies and incorporate instructional technology, including the Learning Management System (LMS) and other digital tools.
• Encourage and review student course evaluations to improve teaching effectiveness and course delivery.
• Maintain accurate and timely records for grading, attendance, and other required documentation. Submit grades and related records by established deadlines. Produces appropriate grade and course records for supervisor upon request.
• Uphold academic integrity policies and address violations in accordance with college guidelines. Uses the appropriate college policies and procedures to resolve and document student concerns.
• Participate in college governance, division and departmental meetings, and, when appropriate, program advisory boards and committees.
• Attend required Adjunct meetings in the Fall and Spring semesters and complete all required compliance trainings (e.g., Title IX, Clery Act).
• Engage in professional development to stay current in instructional methods, academic discipline, and institutional policies.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum planning, assessment, and instructional improvement.
• Maintain a high level of professional ethics and conduct all classes in accordance with college policies and approved instructional materials.
• Maintain a safe and organized classroom/laboratory environment by adhering to safety protocols, properly storing equipment and materials, and resetting lab/classroom for next class session (if applicable).
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean.

Master’s degree in Spanish OR Master’s degree in another discipline with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Spanish.

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.

Competency in technologies commonly used in college level instruction.

Per Load Hour Compensation Schedule

2026 -2027 - $1,414 (4 load hours per class section)

Full-Time/Part-Time

Part time

Total Hours Per Week

5

Position Type

Faculty

Job Family

Part-Time Faculty

Posting Date

11/10/2026

Expected Start Date

01/09/2027

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, age, sex, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, parental status, pregnancy or any other status protected by law.