Adjunct Faculty, Math

College of Lake County•Grayslake, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide instruction in college-level, transferable mathematics courses and/or developmental mathematics. The instructor plans and delivers engaging lessons, assesses student learning, provides academic support, and creates an inclusive learning environment to help students develop mathematical reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills for academic success and continued study at four-year institutions. Mathematics courses are offered during day and evening schedules in the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms at the Grayslake, Vernon Hills, and Waukegan campuses. Some classes are offered Friday evenings and Saturday mornings. Adjunct faculty teach courses as scheduled each academic semester and attend required adjunct meetings in the Fall and Spring semesters. This posting creates a pool of qualified candidates; applications may be reviewed as teaching needs arise, and assignments are coordinated by department chairs. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and may remain under consideration for the academic year.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, or a related discipline with at least 18 graduate hours of Mathematics courses, for transfer-level Mathematics courses.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience teaching developmental and/or transfer-level mathematics.
Experience using graphing calculators.
Professional learning or certification in evidence-based, student-focused pedagogical teaching and assessment practices, such as ACUE, workshops, and data use.
Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Develop instructional materials and distribute a course syllabus.
Teach all scheduled classes for their scheduled duration and in accordance with the current syllabus and approved textbooks or related instructional materials.
Assess student learning, assign grades, and submit midterm and final grades electronically by required deadlines.
Provide instructional support and timely feedback to students, and refer students to specialized College services when appropriate.
Provide a syllabus containing course objectives and learning outcomes, attendance policies, texts and readings, timelines, evaluation criteria, and other information required by College, Division, or department policy.
Observe and evaluate student performance through assignments, projects, discussions, or examinations.
Deliver course content using a variety of teaching styles.
Maintain current knowledge of subject matter and revise and update course content as needed.
Select, prepare, and maintain current curriculum, course outlines, and printed and non-printed 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.
Assist in developing and administering discipline-appropriate measures of student academic achievement; use departmental testing instruments and provide requested results.
Encourage students to submit course evaluations, review available evaluations, and use feedback to improve course delivery.
Attend required adjunct meetings in the Fall and Spring semesters and participate in College governance and other aspects of academic life.
Maintain current compliance training, including Title IX Responsible Employee training and, if applicable, Clery Act Campus Security Authority training.
Maintain a high level of professional ethics.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean.

Benefits

Competitive salary.
Health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, subject to eligibility.
Delta Dental insurance, subject to eligibility.
Superior Vision insurance, subject to eligibility.
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.