Adjunct Humanities Instructor - English

Lake Land College; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake Land College in Mattoon, Illinois, is seeking dedicated adjunct faculty to teach in various disciplines. Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, teaching courses, and advising students to help them achieve their academic goals.

Applicants must hold a Master's degree in their discipline and have at least 2,000 hours of relevant work experience. The position emphasizes student retention and success, making strong communication and adaptability essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2,000 hours work experience in the field.
• Demonstrates ability to learn the Lake Land College information systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Teach in discipline areas as assigned.
• Develop instructional materials and deliver instruction.
• Maintain accurate student records and provide timely student support.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills

Ability to adapt instruction to various academic levels and learning styles

Superior command of the English language

Expertise with instructional technology

Education

Master's Degree in the discipline

Job description

Description

Responsible for teaching in discipline areas as assigned by the respective division chair. All instructors are expected to demonstrate a mastery of the subject matter and a commitment to teaching and learning with a focus upon student retention and success.

Description of Essential Functions (critical tasks)

Essential Job Functions:

1. Observes supports and enforces the regulations policies and programs of Lake Land College; adheres to the procedures outlined in the Adjunct Faculty Handbook.
2. Prepares instructional materials including a course syllabus using the syllabus template provided; follows course outlines approved by the College; evaluates and assesses student performance.
3. Prepares and delivers instruction to students in modalities assigned by the division chair and approved by the Vice President for Academic Services.
4. Submits required documentation including student midterm attendance rosters final course grades and other information as requested or required by the division chair; maintains accurate scholastic student records.
5. Is available to students and considers the general and special needs of each student; responds to student inquiries in a timely manner; advises counsels and assists students in accomplishing their course and program goals.
6. Remains current with content technology and instructional methods and strategies in the discipline.
7. Demonstrates an understanding of the community college philosophy including its unique ties to the workforce and the district.
8. Collaborates with program coordinators or other faculty members to facilitate achievement of course goals and objectives.
9. Maintains regular communication with division chair especially with regard to absences and/or cancelling class.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned by the division chair.

Specific Functional Job Requirements

Education Requirements

• Master's Degree in the discipline.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2,000 hours work experience in the field.

Knowledge

• Demonstrates ability to learn the Lake Land College information systems and processes; maintains all professional credentials required to teach in area of discipline.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, ability to adapt instruction to various academic levels and learning styles, superior command of the English language, expertise with instructional technology.

Personal Requirements

• Open minded, innovative, enthusiastic, positive attitude, and adaptive to new teaching technologies.

Supplemental Information

$800 PER ECH