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Adjunct Faculty, Community Education: Artistic Expression College of Lake County
Part Time REQ-00000436
Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity?
The College of Lake County (CLC) offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year. Some benefits will not be available for part-time or part-time under 20 hours employees (ex: health insurance).
Position Title:
Adjunct Faculty, Community Education: Artistic Expression
Department:
JM - Business to Consumer Department
Position Type:
Faculty
Job Family:
Part-Time Faculty
Job Summary:
At the heart of our work is a deep belief that learning should be accessible, meaningful, and rooted in community. Our mission is to empower individuals of all ages and backgrounds to grow, connect, and thrive, whether they are exploring new interests, building job skills, or continuing their journey as lifelong learners.
We serve youth, job seekers, working adults, curious minds, and passionate hobbyists by creating inclusive pathways that help everyone find their people and their purpose. Through dynamic programming, local partnerships, and a welcoming environment, we're building a community where education doesn't just happen in the classroom-it happens everywhere, for everyone.
Posting Date:
07/08/2025
Expected Start Date:
11/03/2025
Compensation Grade:
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Part time
Location:
Grayslake Campus
Total Hours Per Week:
5
Job Description:
The Community Education office is seeking skilled and passionate instructors to teach non-credit courses in a variety of hands-on and creative subject areas. Current offerings include crafting, culinary arts, glassblowing, sewing and needlework, welding, dance, music, drawing and painting, and photography. We welcome applicants with experience in these areas, as well as those with unique skills or creative disciplines not yet represented in our catalog. If you have a talent to share and a passion for teaching, we invite you to join our team and help us grow a diverse, engaging, and ever-expanding learning community.
Adjunct faculty will:
Develop and teach in the assigned subject(s) and level(s) in new or existing programs.
Fulfill administrative requirements, meet established deadlines and complete required training.
Stay current in compliance training, including compliance under Title IX "Responsible Employee" and, if applicable, Clery Act Campus Security Authority as a condition of employment.
Agree to and follow appropriate College and department policies and procedures.
Schedule varies. Days, evenings and Saturday hours are possible.
Possible class locations include CLC Grayslake Campus, Southlake Campus (Vernon Hills), Lakeshore Campus (Waukegan), Braeloch Facility, CLC Advanced Technology Center (Gurnee) or a CLC extension site located in communities across Lake County.
Delivery modes include in-person, virtual live via Zoom, asynchronous, or a hybrid of the aforementioned. In-person is most common.
Required Qualifications
Clear background check, along with substantiated subject-matter expertise, effective communication skills, and a commitment to inclusive, learner-centered instruction.
Documented record of successfully supporting learners in understanding and mastering new ideas and skills.
Competency and/or commitment to learn and use technologies commonly used in instruction at CLC: Microsoft Outlook for all email communications, additional Microsoft applications, common classroom projection technology, Canvas Learning Management System, enrollment software, etc.
Ability to work effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, gender identities, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Desired Qualifications
Two (2) years of successful, relevant teaching experience.
An appropriate credential or demonstrated mastery in the subject area(s) you are applying to teach, such as a degree from an accredited institution or a relevant industry certification or license.
Hiring Range: $40.00-60.00/hour
This posting will be used to obtain a pool of qualified candidates. As teaching needs arise, applications will be reviewed for possible interviews. The number of adjunct faculty hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department. Adjunct faculty hires and assignments are coordinated by the department chairs.
The Faculty Success Framework illustrates the fundamental elements of a faculty member's career at CLC. Its purpose is to support a culture of continual faculty development and to provide full but flexible paths for faculty to both consistently contribute to student success efforts and cultivate professional fulfillment. Our Guiding Principles for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CLC CARES) outline the qualities we expect CLC faculty will exemplify in their professional and pedagogical engagement with students.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Your application can remain under consideration for the academic year. You may check your status at any time by logging into jobs@clcillinois.edu with your username and password. Thanks for being patient with the adjunct faculty hiring process.
EEO Statement
College of Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a policy of non-discrimination. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history).
