Adjunct Faculty, Digital Media & Design

College of Lake County•Grayslake, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Lake County is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach 3D Modeling, Animation, and Special Effects in the Digital Media and Design Department. This advanced computer course uses industry-relevant 3D special-effects software. Students learn to create and produce special effects alongside 3D modeling and animation, while discussing concepts, theories, and terminology related to effects used in films, games, interactive media, and the Internet. The instructor teaches scheduled courses, develops and maintains instructional materials and curriculum, supports students, and evaluates learning. The position includes preparing syllabi and course materials, maintaining required records, providing timely feedback, submitting grades, and participating in required meetings and appropriate college, department, and program activities. Adjunct faculty must maintain current subject knowledge and required compliance training. This is a part-time position with five hours per week. Compensation for the 2026–2027 schedule is $1,414 per load hour. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and may remain under consideration for the academic year; hiring and assignments depend on departmental teaching needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Animation, Digital Media, Media Arts, Computer Art, or a related discipline.
At least 3 years of relevant experience, including practical and/or professional work in the field ("tested experience").
Maintain current compliance training, including Title IX Responsible Employee training and, if applicable, Clery Act Campus Security Authority training.

Nice To Haves

College-level teaching experience.
Master's degree in Animation, Digital Media, Media Arts, Computer Art, or a related discipline.
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

Teach courses in the subject field as scheduled and meet all classes for their scheduled times.
Develop, select, prepare, maintain, and update curriculum, course outlines, and printed and non-printed instructional materials.
Provide instructional support to students and refer them to specialized college services when appropriate.
Provide the Division and students with a syllabus containing course objectives and learning outcomes, attendance policies, texts and readings, timelines, evaluation criteria, and other required information.
Observe and evaluate student performance through assignments, projects, discussions, examinations, and other appropriate measures.
Provide timely feedback on student progress and submit midterm and final grades electronically by required deadlines.
Administer department-provided testing instruments and other requested measures of student learning outcomes, and provide results as requested.
Teach using a variety of styles and conduct classes according to the current approved syllabus and textbooks or related instructional materials.
Maintain office, discipline, grade, and division records as required by the College.
Be available for student consultation by phone or email.
Use College policies and procedures to resolve and document student complaints, concerns, and problems.
Encourage students to complete course evaluations, review available evaluations, and use feedback to improve course delivery.
Attend required adjunct meetings in the Fall and Spring semesters.
Participate, when appropriate, in program advisory board meetings and college, division, and department committees, and in college governance and academic life.
Maintain current subject-matter knowledge, required compliance training, and a high level of professional ethics.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean.

Benefits

Competitive salary.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health insurance.
Delta Dental insurance.
Superior Vision insurance.
Tuition support for employees and qualified family members.
Three retirement plans.
Disability insurance.
Group and supplemental life insurance.
Health and dependent care flexible spending account plans.
Compressed work week in the summer, with Fridays closed.
Vacation, sick, and personal time off.
14 paid holidays each year.
Some benefits, such as health insurance, may not be available to part-time staff working under 20 hours.