Adjunct Faculty, Continuing Education Youth Academy

College of DuPage

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About The Position

College of DuPage is seeking adjunct faculty to teach noncredit Continuing Education Youth Academy enrichment courses for students in grades K–8 during the summer, fall, and spring semesters. Instructors plan and teach courses in classroom, lab, or clinical settings, which may use face-to-face, online, hybrid, or blended delivery. They evaluate students and submit required instructional paperwork accurately and on time.

The College welcomes instructors with specialized knowledge, professional experience, and enthusiasm for working with children in areas such as STEM, robotics, 3D printing, coding, arts and design, foreign languages, cultural studies, maker activities, and other enrichment topics. Instructors should support student success, welcome learners with diverse abilities, and create a welcoming, supportive, age-appropriate learning environment. Teaching assignments may be flexible and include days, evenings, or weekends. Some courses may be taught remotely, and instructors may be asked to teach at locations beyond the main campus in Glen Ellyn.

Requirements

• Specialized knowledge, professional experience, and a passion for working with children in an enrichment area.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and with students with diverse learning abilities.
• Access to personal technology and a home computer suitable for online teaching.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check, at the College's expense.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of teaching, instructional, or relevant professional experience.
• Current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL).
• Experience developing or delivering engaging, hands-on learning experiences for elementary and middle school students.
• Ability to create a welcoming, supportive, and age-appropriate learning environment.
• Ability to teach remotely using technology and experience in online or virtual teaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach assigned courses in classroom, lab, or clinical settings.
• Deliver instruction through face-to-face, online, hybrid, and/or blended formats as applicable.
• Evaluate students.
• Submit required instructional paperwork accurately and on time.
• Create engaging learning experiences for students in grades K–8.
• Indicate willingness to teach at locations outside the main campus in Glen Ellyn.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed