Part-Time Humanities & Fine Arts Instructor (Online/Evening)

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

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.