Adjunct Instructor - Humanities and Fine Arts

DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC); DeKalb (IL); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 83.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kishwaukee College invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor in Humanities and Fine Arts. The role is part-time, with teaching opportunities based on course availability and student needs.

Instructors may teach day, evening, and online sections and participate in college committees to support student success. Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in the subject area or related field with 18 graduate hours and have online teaching experience.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree required in subject or related field with 18 graduate credit hours in the subject area.
• Experience teaching online is required.
• Experience with dual-credit/early college instruction preferred.

Aufgaben

• Promote the college mission and professional classroom atmosphere.
• Provide engaging, student-centered instruction for community college students.
• Establish a respectful, collaborative classroom environment.
• Collaborate with faculty to support student success.
• Deliver course content following syllabus and schedule.
• Evaluate student progress and maintain grade records.
• Advise students as appropriate.
• Perform adjunct instructor duties to ensure quality instruction.

Kenntnisse

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Diversity & inclusion

Teaching flexibility

Student assessment

Active learning strategies

Committee participation

Ausbildung

Master's degree in subject or related field with 18 graduate hours

Tools

None

Jobbeschreibung

Posting Details

Position Information

Adjunct Instructor - Humanities and Fine Arts

Job Summary

The Arts/Communications/Social Sciences Division is accepting applications for part-time instructor for the Humanities and Fine Arts Department.

Adjunct applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Submission of an application places candidates in an applicant pool for consideration as instructional needs arise. Positions are offered based on course availability, enrollment, and departmental needs. Applicants will be contacted only if an instructional assignment becomes available and their qualifications align with the course requirements.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of, and commitment to, the comprehensive community college mission.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Commitment to fostering an engaging learning environment for a diverse student body.
• Flexibility for teaching courses offered day, evening, and online.
• Instructional expertise to deliver instruction for 21st century learners and assess student learning outcomes as appropriate to ensure academic quality.
• Facility with a range of teaching and learning strategies to foster active learning and student success, which contributes to the fulfillment of the College's strategic goals.
• Willingness to participate in activities or on college committees that contribute to the success of students.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in the subject area or Master's degree in a related field with 18 graduate credit hours in the subject area
• Experience teaching online
• Experience with dual-credit/early college instruction preferred

Physical Demands

Ability to stand and lecture for extended periods of time.

EOE Statement

Kishwaukee College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and any reasonable and timely accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act will be made upon documented request by the employee.

Position Status

Part Time

Type of Position

PT Non-Benefitted

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

F107P

Number of Vacancies

1

Job Open Date

10/21/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Advertising Summary

College Website

Posting Link

https://kish.peopleadmin.com/postings/4688

Illustrative Examples of Essential Functions

Description of Job Duty

• Promote the philosophy, mission, and vision of Kishwaukee College
• Provide engaging, enthusiastic, and student-centered teaching to community college students
• Establish a professional classroom atmosphere that encourages mutual respect and civil engagement
• Contribute to a collegial, collaborative, and positive attitude to the college campus
• Understand and convey the essentials of the course discipline that students should master
• Maintain high academic standards while demonstrating equitability and fairness
• Work successfully and productively in a team environment with other faculty
• Perform the necessary duties of an instructor to ensure quality instruction
  • Establish productive and supportive communication with students
  • Prepare the course syllabus following the college-approved format and course content
  • Be organized and conduct classes in accordance with the published class schedule
  • Evaluate student progress through regularly scheduled assessments/exams
  • Promptly return graded work to students and maintain student grade records
• Advise students as appropriate
• Performing the necessary duties of an adjunct instructor to ensure quality instruction

Essential Duty?

Yes

Percentage Of Time

100

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation
2. Curriculum Vitae