What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor of Communication Studies (Fall 2026) position at Elgin Community College?
About ECC
Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person—students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors—feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college’s mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.
Work Schedule
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Rate Of Pay
This is a Full-Time Faculty position. The salary offer will be based on education and experience, in alignment with the College’s compensation philosophy and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), if applicable.
Follow link to Full-Time Faculty Salary and Rank Schedule or elgin.edu/jobs-at-ecc/salary-benefits-contracts.
Benefits
Exempt
Grant Funded
No
Job Summary
Full-time teaching faculty provide instruction aligned with the college’s strategic goals and evaluate students’ progress to facilitate achievement of their educational goals. In addition to the job description, faculty members teaching in grant supported programs are required to adhere and to comply with all provisions, qualifications, policies, and procedures set forth in the grant. In the event that the grant requirements contradict or add to the job description, the requirements of the grant will take precedence. This provision shall not be used to shift administrative responsibilities to the faculty member.
Further, the Vice President of Teaching, Learning and Student Development agrees to meet and discuss grant requirements with the Association President and/or Association representatives.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
A master's degree in the discipline or in a related discipline with at least 18 graduate hours in the discipline
Essential Duties
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Deliver Instruction.
student indicates or shows signs of academic difficulty.
Access and Disability Services.
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of this position but it is not intended to be exhaustive.
Physical Demands
Sedentary (up to 10 lbs occasionally, sitting most of the time)
Visual Acuity
Close visual acuity (e.g. computer, assembly)
Work Environment
Moderate noise
Environmental Conditions
Typical office or administrative
Current SSECCA Union Member Information
The initial posting date for this position is 10/29/2025. Elgin Community College Support Staff of Elgin Community College Association (SSECCA) members that apply by 11/05/2025 and meet the posted minimum qualifications will receive full consideration.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender/gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers.
In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College’s EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person—students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors—feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college’s mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.
Work Schedule
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Rate Of Pay
This is a Full-Time Faculty position. The salary offer will be based on education and experience, in alignment with the College’s compensation philosophy and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), if applicable.
Follow link to Full-Time Faculty Salary and Rank Schedule or elgin.edu/jobs-at-ecc/salary-benefits-contracts.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA, DCA, Commuter)
- Retirement Plans (Pension, 457b, 403b)
- Time Off with Pay
- Professional Development/Expense
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Sick Banks
Exempt
Grant Funded
No
Job Summary
Full-time teaching faculty provide instruction aligned with the college’s strategic goals and evaluate students’ progress to facilitate achievement of their educational goals. In addition to the job description, faculty members teaching in grant supported programs are required to adhere and to comply with all provisions, qualifications, policies, and procedures set forth in the grant. In the event that the grant requirements contradict or add to the job description, the requirements of the grant will take precedence. This provision shall not be used to shift administrative responsibilities to the faculty member.
Further, the Vice President of Teaching, Learning and Student Development agrees to meet and discuss grant requirements with the Association President and/or Association representatives.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
A master's degree in the discipline or in a related discipline with at least 18 graduate hours in the discipline
Essential Duties
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Deliver Instruction.
- Promote culturally responsive instructional practices.
- Conduct assigned classes and/or labs.
- Prepare lessons.
- Provide course syllabus aligned with contractual requirements.
- Utilize learning outcomes assessment and measures to improve learning/instruction.
- Prepare labs.
- Enforce lab safety procedures.
- Evaluate Student Progress.
- Keep accurate record of student performance.
- Provide students with regular, confidential and readily available access to grades.
- Provide students with timely feedback.
- Provide Student Assistance.
- Maintain office hours aligned with contractual requirements.
- Respond to voice-mail/e-mail communication in a timely manner.
- Give career and academic advice.
- Refer students to student support services such as, but not limited to, recommended use
student indicates or shows signs of academic difficulty.
- Implement accommodations and accessible materials for students with disabilities in
Access and Disability Services.
- Develop Curriculum.
- Review/select textbooks and instructional materials.
- Develop/revise courses.
- Develop/revise degree/certificate programs.
- Review/revise course outlines.
- Participate in articulation of courses/programs.
- Participate in advisory committees, as applicable.
- Participate in Professional Development.
- Participate in professional growth activities that are aligned with the college’s strategic
- Keep current on research and technologies in assigned specialties.
- Participate in professional organizations.
- Participate in Departmental Routines.
- Assist in scheduling of classes.
- Assist in setting departmental goals.
- Participate in assessment of student learning outcomes at the college, program, and
- Assist in assessing new equipment and/or supplies.
- Serve on standing committees.
- Serve on ad-hoc committees (for example, search, college task-force, or instructional
- Participate in program review.
- Comply with registration/records procedures.
- Verify student enrollment.
- Attend department, division, and college-wide faculty meetings.
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of this position but it is not intended to be exhaustive.
Physical Demands
Sedentary (up to 10 lbs occasionally, sitting most of the time)
Visual Acuity
Close visual acuity (e.g. computer, assembly)
Work Environment
Moderate noise
Environmental Conditions
Typical office or administrative
Current SSECCA Union Member Information
The initial posting date for this position is 10/29/2025. Elgin Community College Support Staff of Elgin Community College Association (SSECCA) members that apply by 11/05/2025 and meet the posted minimum qualifications will receive full consideration.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender/gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers.
In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College’s EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.