Adjunct Adult Education Faculty Pool - General Educational Development (GED)

Parkland College

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Parkland College is seeking adjunct instructors for its Adult Education Faculty Pool to teach General Educational Development (GED) courses during Summer and Fall 2026. Appointments are on-site at the college’s Champaign, Illinois campus or at locations within District #505, including Rantoul and Arcola. This is a part-time position covered by the Parkland College Part-Time Faculty collective bargaining unit. Hiring needs depend on student enrollment and course schedules; available courses may be offered during the day, evenings, weekends, or online. Applications are accepted year-round, and only applications submitted within the previous six months are reviewed. Adjunct faculty teach, advise, and mentor students. Instructors teach level-appropriate reading, writing, math, and technology to adults, following college policies, course outlines, and Illinois Content Standards. They develop lessons and individual learning plans, assess and communicate student progress, incorporate digital literacy, and complete documentation and professional development required by the program and the Illinois Community College Board. Applicants must submit an online application, cover letter, resume or CV, and a copy of official transcripts for their highest degree. A certified official transcript is required if hired. New hires must successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment criminal background check with fingerprinting. Work-authorization sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
Experience with adult education student populations.
Experience teaching English as a Second Language, reading, or math at the K–12 or pre-college level.
Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work with individuals with varied experiences.
Experience managing multiple interfacing systems.
Ability to learn the Parkland information system and new programs as technology changes.
Commitment to professional development and self-growth.
Maintain all professional credentials required to teach in the area of discipline.
Successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment criminal background check with fingerprinting.
Candidates who receive a SURS annuity must be willing to suspend it upon employment, except annuitants receiving benefits through the Self-Managed Plan or by lump-sum payment.

Responsibilities

Teach level-appropriate reading, writing, math, and technology to adults.
Provide classroom instruction in accordance with the college’s philosophy, objectives, and established course outlines.
Create lesson plans, teaching materials, and individual learning plans aligned with appropriate Illinois Content Standards.
Inform students about course regulations, evaluation procedures, and other course information; prepare and distribute an Illinois-Standards-aligned syllabus early in each term.
Design instructional activities, select materials, and organize appropriately rigorous small-group, whole-group, and independent instruction.
Monitor and assess student skill development and ensure students understand their progress.
Integrate technology and digital literacy into instruction as required by Illinois Content Standards.
Establish effective instructional routines and classroom management policies.
Perform professional duties in accordance with college policies and procedures.
Collaborate with faculty leads and department administration to achieve measurable skill gains.
Collect, record, and report student information required for grant reporting, and complete program documentation.
Complete annual professional development requirements established by the Illinois Community College Board and follow the Adult Education Program Manual.
Maintain regular office hours for student consultation and provide timely assistance to students.
Advise and mentor students.