Instructor of Biology - Adjunct Pool

McHenry County College; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 14,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

McHenry County College seeks qualified adjunct faculty in Biology to teach assigned courses and to engage students through innovative teaching practices. Instructors will develop syllabi, prepare course materials, and provide feedback on student performance, communicating via campus email as needed.

The role emphasizes currency in the field and collaboration within the College community. Expect duties include maintaining grade records, using Canvas or similar platforms, and contributing to

Qualifications

• Course specific minimum qualifications are approved annually by the Board of Trustees and are available in all Academic Division Offices.
• Demonstrated teaching experience is preferred.
• Commitment to the mission of the community college and to teaching and motivating community college students in ways appropriate to their diverse backgrounds.
• Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach the assigned class in accordance with the learning objectives and Concourse syllabus using instructional strategies to engage students.
• Develop and manage working syllabus, course materials, and assignments.
• Provide feedback and evaluate students’ performance throughout the learning process, which could involve being available for student conferences either before or after class, and by College email if necessary.
• Maintain and submit class syllabus, grades and attendance records, and required course related data.
• Use educational technology (i.e. course management platform such as Canvas).
• Assess student learning and submit required reports of assessment results.
• Maintain currency in professional field.
• Work cooperatively within the department, the division, and throughout the College in striving for educational excellence.

Job description

Workweek

Schedule dependent upon assigned classes. Salaries are dependent upon education and semesters taught at MCC per the MCC Adjunct Faculty Agreement FY24-FY25 through FY26-FY27.

For inquiries regarding minimum qualifications, email [e-mail].

Position Summary

This division is home to the following: Biology. MCC instructors are higher-education professionals who champion student learning. They engage and inspire students, applying innovative teaching and learning pedagogies in instruction. They assess student learning to ensure students success, staying abreast of trends in the discipline. Our instructors collaborate within the College as discipline experts, helping the College reach its strategic goals through active participation in college committees and by promoting the College to future students throughout our community.

Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities

• Teach the assigned class in accordance with the learning objectives and Concourse syllabus using instructional strategies to engage students.
• Develop and manage working syllabus, course materials, and assignments.
• Provide feedback and evaluate students’ performance throughout the learning process, which could involve being available for student conferences either before or after class, and by College email if necessary.
• Maintain and submit class syllabus, grades and attendance records, and required course related data.
• Use educational technology (i.e. course management platform such as Canvas).
• Assess student learning and submit required reports of assessment results.
• Maintain currency in professional field.
• Work cooperatively within the department, the division, and throughout the College in striving for educational excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Course specific minimum qualifications are approved annually by the Board of Trustees and are available in all Academic Division Offices.
• Demonstrated teaching experience is preferred.
• Commitment to the mission of the community college and to teaching and motivating community college students in ways appropriate to their diverse backgrounds.
• Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity

McHenry County College declares and reaffirms a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. The College will make all decisions regarding admission, employment, participation in educational programs, or activities, without discrimination on grounds of race, color, creed or religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge from military service, or other factors prohibited by law. Decisions regarding employment include hiring, promotion, termination, wages or salaries, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. MCC is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible college community. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in any aspect of the hiring process, contact Human Resources at [e-mail].