Adjunct Instructor

Champlain College; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Union position (SEIU)

Background check required

Job summary

Champlain College invites dynamic professionals and educators to join our on-campus adjunct faculty across multiple academic programs. This is your opportunity to shape the next generation of innovators while maintaining your professional pursuits.

Adjunct appointments are made on a per-semester basis, with courses primarily offered during Fall and Spring terms. Compensation is determined by credit hours taught, current collective bargaining agreement rates, and course assignments.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence through professional work, artistic achievement, or academic accomplishment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment
• Teaching experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Delivering dynamic instruction that bridges theory and practice
• Sharing real-world insights and industry best practices
• Mentoring emerging professionals in your field
• Creating engaging curriculum that reflects current industry needs
• Providing meaningful feedback that helps students grow
• Contributing to our vibrant academic community

Skills

Communication

Mentoring

Public speaking

Job description

Job Description

Champlain College invites dynamic professionals and educators to join our on-campus adjunct faculty across multiple academic programs. This is your opportunity to shape the next generation of innovators while maintaining your professional pursuits.

This Role Is Perfect For

• Industry professionals eager to share their expertise and give back to their field
• Entrepreneurs and business leaders who want to inspire the next generation
• Artists, writers, and creative professionals passionate about fostering new talent
• Working professionals seeking meaningful impact beyond their day job
• Retired or semi-retired experts ready to share a lifetime of wisdom
• Graduate students and recent PhDs building their teaching portfolio
• Freelancers and consultants looking to diversify their professional life

Whether you're at the peak of your career or exploring new chapters, adjunct teaching offers a powerful way to make a lasting impact on students' lives while staying connected to the cutting edge of your field.

Your Role as an Adjunct Instructor

You'll Inspire And Guide Students Through

• Delivering dynamic instruction that bridges theory and practice
• Sharing real-world insights and industry best practices
• Mentoring emerging professionals in your field
• Creating engaging curriculum that reflects current industry needs
• Providing meaningful feedback that helps students grow
• Contributing to our vibrant academic community

Academic Programs Seeking Instructors

We regularly seek adjunct instructors across our diverse academic programs, including:

• Filmmaking & Cinematography
• Graphic Design & Digital Media
• Game Design & Development
• Psychology
• Education
• Law
• Computer Science & Information Technology
• Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
• Data Science & Analytics
• Business and Marketing

Qualifications (vary Based On Discipline)

• Demonstrated excellence through professional work, artistic achievement, or academic accomplishment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment
• Teaching experience strongly preferred

Work Arrangement & Compensation

Adjunct Instructor appointments are made on a per-semester basis, with courses primarily offered during Fall and Spring terms (Summer opportunities may be available). The teaching commitment includes:

• On-campus instruction for all scheduled class sessions and office hours
• Classes typically meet three hours per week
• Maintain regular availability for student consultation

Note that this role is a union position (Service Employees International Union (SEIU)) and all adjunct faculty members are required to pay fees or dues to the union.

Compensation is determined by credit hours taught, current collective bargaining agreement rates, and course assignments.

Background Check

The successful completion of a criminal background check is required as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity

Champlain College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, religion, age, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, veteran or military service status, HIV -positive status, qualified disability, or on the basis of any other status protected by law, and does not discriminate in the administration of its education and admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, employment practices or co-curricular and other College-administered programs. Champlain College will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified students, applicants for admission or employment, or employees.

Inclusive Community

Champlain College is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming community. We believe that bringing together individuals with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enriches education and strengthens our community. At Champlain, all members are valued as individuals and respected for their unique contributions.

About Us

Founded in 1878, Champlain College is a small, private, not-for-profit college in Burlington, Vermont overlooking Lake Champlain and the Adirondack mountains. Its career-driven approach to higher education prepares students for professional life from their very first semester. For the fifth year in a row, Champlain was named a "Most Innovative School" in the North by U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges" 2020 regional rankings and ranked #9 on The Princeton Review's "2025 Top Schools for Game Design."