Adjunct Instructor - Humanities and Fine Arts

Kishwaukee College; Malta Township (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Kishwaukee College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor in the Humanities and Fine Arts to teach part-time and contribute to a diverse student body in day, evening, and online formats. This role supports the humanities and fine arts mission through engaging, rigorous instruction and by participating in college committees.

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in the subject area or related field with 18 graduate credits, and have online teaching experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Familiarity with community college

Microsoft Office

Diversity & inclusive teaching

Course scheduling flexibility

Assessment of student outcomes

Active learning

Committee participation

Education

Master’s degree in subject area

18 graduate credits in subject area

Tools

Online teaching platforms

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Position Title 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

Preferred Qualifications 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 Hours per Week Weeks per Year Budgeted Hours per Year Temporary Position - Begin Date Temporary Positions - End Date Type of Position PT Non-Benefited Hiring Salary Range Requested Support Staff Pay Band (if applicable) Support Staff Pay Range (if applicable

Illustrative Examples Of Essential Functions

Job Duty Name 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

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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation
• Curriculum Vitae