Adjunct Faculty, Math

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Position Title

Adjunct Faculty, Math

Job Summary

Provide instruction in college-level, transferable mathematics courses.

Responsibilities include planning and delivering engaging lessons, assessing student learning, providing academic support, and creating an inclusive learning environment. The instructor helps students develop mathematical reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills necessary for academic success and continued study at four-year institutions.

Job Description

• Teaching developmental mathematics and/or transfer level Mathematics courses. Mathematics courses are offered in both days and evenings during the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms at our Grayslake, Vernon Hills, and Waukegan campuses. Courses are also offered Friday evening and Saturday morning.
• The instructor is responsible for developing instructinoal materials, distributing a course syllabus, teaching all scheduled classes, and responding to and evaluating student work.
• Assess student learning and assign grades.
• Maintain current knowledge of subject matter.
• Select, prepare and maintain current curriculum, course outlines and printed and non-printed instructional materials.
• Attend required Adjunct meetings in the Fall and Spring semesters. Participate in college governance and other aspects of academic life.
• Adjunct Faculty members are expected to maintain current in compliance training, including compliance under Title IX “Responsible Employee” and, if applicable, Clery Act Campus Security Authority.
• Teach courses as scheduled each academic semester.
• Provide instructional support to the students. Refer students, when appropriate, to sources of specialized services within the College.
• Provide the Division and the students a syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, attendance policies in line with those of the college, texts and readings, timelines and evaluation criteria, and any other information required by College, Division, or departmental policy.
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions or examinations. Provide feedback in a timely manner on student progress.
• Deliver course content using a variety of teaching styles.
• Maintain office/discipline/grade/division records as required by the College.
• Be available for student consultation through phone or email.
• Use the appropriate College policies and procedures to resolve and document student complaints, concerns and problems.
• Assist in developing and administering discipline-appropriate measures of student academic achievement, use departmental testing instruments as provided. Administer other instruments designed to measure student learning outcomes as requested and required by the department. Provide all results as requested.
• Conduct all classes in accordance with an established and current course syllabus and approved textbooks (and/or related instructional material). Meet all classes for the scheduled time.
• Submit all grades (mid/final) electronically prior to the required deadlines.
• Encourage students to submit course evaluations, review course evaluations when available and use feedback to improve course delivery.
• Revise and update course content as needed.
• Maintain a high level of professional ethics.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean.
• POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None
  
  

Required Qualification For Transfer Level Mathematics Courses

Master’s degree in Mathematics, Master’s degree in Mathematics Education, or a Master’s degree in a related discipline with at least 18 graduate hours of Math courses

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in teaching developmental and/or transfer level mathematics.
• Experience using graphing calculators.
• Demonstrated professional learning or certification in evidence-based student-focused pedagogical teaching and assessment practice such as ACUE, workshops and data use
  
  

Per Load Hour Compensation Schedule

2026 -2027 - $1,414

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.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Part time

Total Hours Per Week

5

Position Type

Faculty

Job Family

Part-Time Faculty

Posting Date

10/16/2026

Expected Start Date

01/09/2027

Compensation Grade

Location:

Grayslake Campus

Department

JM - Engineering, Math & Physical Sciences Operations Department

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, age, sex, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, parental status, pregnancy or any other status protected by law.