Impactful Adjunct: Child Development Instructor

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 1,102,000 - 1,299,000; Part time

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago’s Malcolm X College seeks an Adjunct Instructor to teach Child Development. Design courses, foster critical thinking, and apply diverse teaching strategies aligned with program standards.

The position emphasizes online and in-person instruction via Brightspace and Zoom, strong communication with a multilingual student body, and commitment to open-access education. Salary is paid per contact hour; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Child Development or related field.
• Knowledge of Brightspace Learning Management System preferred.
• Prior online teaching experience via Zoom and/or online teaching certification preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with diverse student populations.
• Experience with a multilingual student population and commitment to open-access education.

Responsibilities

• Design courses to meet learning outcomes and promote active student participation.
• Create an effective learning environment that fosters curiosity and problem-solving.
• Use formative and summative assessments to measure student learning outcomes.
• Support students in achieving academic, personal, and career goals while modeling respect for diversity.
• Collaborate with colleagues and lead in student academic communities.

Skills

Communication skills

Online teaching experience

Brightspace LMS knowledge

Multilingual experience

Education

Master's degree or higher in Child Development or related field

Tools

Zoom

Brightspace

Job description

City Colleges of Chicago’s Malcolm X College seeks an Adjunct Instructor to teach Child Development. Design courses, foster critical thinking, and apply diverse teaching strategies aligned with program standards.

The position emphasizes online and in-person instruction via Brightspace and Zoom, strong communication with a multilingual student body, and commitment to open-access education. Salary is paid per contact hour; equal opportunity employer.