Vocational Skills Lecturer - Prison Education Program

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking part-time instructors for teaching positions at the Cook County Department of Corrections. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and experience in adult education, particularly in correctional settings.

The role includes delivering lectures, adapting materials, and completing state-mandated training. Classes may be scheduled at various times and are subject to cancellation.

This position is not SURS eligible and may remain under review for up to 18 months.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching adults and 2+ years of experience in the field are required.
• Experience teaching in incarcerated settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Possess subject matter expertise in professional skills and business.
• Courses offered at Cook County Department of Corrections for incarcerated students.
• Follow course syllabus and adapt materials for the correctional environment.
• Record student attendance and submit grades.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Master’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience is required. Priority will be given to those with current degrees or certifications in a related field. A master’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Experience teaching adults and 2+ years of experience in the field is required. Experience teaching in incarcerated settings preferred.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Part-time teaching positions are based on enrollment. Classes may be scheduled for daytimes, evenings, or weekends.

Classes may be cancelled on short notice due to circumstances out of our control.

Application can remain “Under Review by Committee” for 18 months.

BENEFITS

N/A. This position is not SURS eligible.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The qualified candidate must possess subject matter expertise in professional skills, business, emerging technologies, and/or project management.
• Courses will be offered at the Cook County Department of Corrections (CCDOC) at 2700 S. California Ave. in Chicago teaching currently incarcerated students.
• Instruction includes following a course syllabus, meeting course objectives, delivering lecture and lab instruction, giving presentations, utilizing corresponding textbooks, and adapting all materials to the correctional environment.
• Must record student attendance, submit pass/fail midterm and final grades.
• Instructional training includes completing state‑mandated training, designated prison education training, and participating in a facility tour at CCDOC prior to teaching.

Job ID: 42.11306