Adjunct Faculty, Speech

Morton College; Cicero (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Morton College seeks an adjunct instructor to teach Speech to a diverse student population. The position entails day and evening offerings and may adapt to college needs as they arise.

Responsibilities include aligning with syllabus templates, distributing materials, maintaining grade books, recording attendance, and timely communication with students and staff. A Master’s degree in the discipline is required, with 18 additional credit hours if applicable.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in the discipline.
• If only a master's is held, 18 credit hours in the discipline are required.

Responsibilities

• Utilize departmental syllabus template, approved textbooks, and supplemental course materials.
• Submit personalized course syllabus to Deans’ Office in electronic format one (1) week prior to course start date.
• Distribute and review comprehensive course syllabus to students no later than the first week of the course.
• Receive, understand, and follow Course Data Form as distributed by Deans’ Office.
• Adhere to printed course schedule meeting times and locations.
• Obtain prior approval for any substitute teachers or guest speakers from Deans’ Office.
• Maintain grade book in electronic or hard copy format.
• Take and record student Attendance each day.
• Submit accurate and certified Tenth (10th) Day Attendance Verification and Mid-Semester Class Roster or other report to the Deans’ Office.
• Give final exam at the time and date indicated on the college’s Final Exam Schedule.
• Respond to e‑mails from students, staff, and college administrators in a timely manner while classes are in session using assigned college designated e‑mail.
• Check assigned college mailbox regularly.

Education

Master's degree in the discipline

Master's degree plus 18 credit hours in the discipline

Job description

The adjunct instructor will teach Speech to a diverse student population. This course will be offered during the day and evening. The responsibilities and duties of the instructor may change as the needs of the college arise.

• Utilize departmental syllabus template, approved textbooks, and supplemental course materials.
• Submit personalized course syllabus to Deans’ Office in electronic format one (1) week prior to course start date.
• Distribute and review comprehensive course syllabus to students no later than the first week of the course.
• Receive, understand, and follow Course Data Form as distributed by Deans’ Office.
• Adhere to printed course schedule meeting times and locations.
• Obtain prior approval for any substitute teachers or guest speakers from Deans’ Office.
• Maintain grade book in electronic or hard copy format.
• Take and record student Attendance each day.
• Submit accurate and certified Tenth (10th) Day Attendance Verification and Mid-Semester Class Roster or other report to the Deans’ Office.
• Give final exam at the time and date indicated on the college’s Final Exam Schedule.
• Respond to e‑mails from students, staff, and college administrators in a timely manner while classes are in session using assigned college designated e‑mail.
• Check assigned college mailbox regularly.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in the discipline, or master's degree plus 18 credit hours in the discipline.

Must be able to demonstrate the Morton College core values of Compassion, Equity, Accountability, Innovation, and Excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years or more of previous community college or university teaching experience.