Instructor of Legal Studies - Adjunct Pool

McHenry County College; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 1,000 - 2,000; Part time

Job summary

McHenry County College in Crystal Lake, IL seeks an Instructor of Legal Studies for the Adjunct Pool. The role involves teaching assigned courses, developing syllabi, providing feedback, and maintaining records in a Canvas-enabled environment.

Candidates should be prepared to engage diverse student populations and align with MCC’s academic goals. The position is adjunct faculty with compensation per contact hour and annual scheduling tied to class load and semesters taught, under MCC Adjunct

Qualifications

• Course-specific minimum qualifications approved annually by the Board.
• Demonstrated teaching experience is preferred.
• Commitment to the mission of the community college and to teaching diverse students.
• Strong communication, organization, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach the assigned class in accordance with learning objectives and syllabus.
• Develop and manage working syllabus, course materials and assignments.
• Provide feedback and evaluate students’ performance throughout the learning process.
• Maintain and submit class syllabus, grades and attendance records.
• Use educational technology (Canvas).
• Assess student learning and submit reports of assessment results.
• Maintain currency in professional field.
• Work cooperatively within the department and college to achieve educational excellence.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Canvas

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Instructor of Legal Studies - Adjunct Pool

McHenry County College

Salary: $1,129.57 - $1,257.21 Annually

Location: 8900 Northwest Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, IL

Job Type: Adjunct Faculty

Job Number: 202600081

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Business, Social Sciences & Public Services

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: AFA

Target Hire Rate: $1,129.57 - $1,257.21 Per Contact Hour (Rate Per Semester)

Pay Grade: ADJ

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.

Position Summary

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 student 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 approved annually by the Board of Trustees and 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].