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Adjunct Faculty, Theatre
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Position Number: 6042736
Location: Grayslake, IL
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Theatre and Dance

Adjunct Faculty, Theatre
College of Lake County

Part Time
REQ-00000207

Position Title:

Adjunct Faculty, Theatre

Department:

JM - Communication, Arts, Humanities & Fine Arts Operations Department

Position Type:

Faculty

Job Family:

Part-Time Faculty

Job Summary:

This position requires teaching Theatre courses, including the possibility of directing or designing productions based on experience and departmental needs.

Posting Date:

02/28/2025

Expected Start Date:

05/05/2025

Compensation Grade:

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Part time

Location:

College of Lake County

Total Hours Per Week:

Job Description:

The instructor is responsible for creating and distributing a course syllabus, teaching all scheduled classes, and responding to and evaluating student work.
The course must be taught in accordance with the current program approved course description and outline.
- Teach courses in subject field.
- Develop instructional materials.
- Assess student learning and assign grades.
- Attend required Adjunct meetings in the Fall and Spring semesters.
- Participate in college governance and other aspects of academic life.
- Maintain current knowledge of subject matter.
Adjunct Faculty members are expected to maintain current in compliance training, including compliance under Title IX "Responsible Employee" and, if applicable, Clery Act Campus Security Authority.
Select, prepare and maintain current curriculum, course outlines and printed and non-printed instructional materials.
Teach courses as scheduled each academic semester.
Provide instructional support to the students. Refer students, when appropriate, to sources of specialized services within the College.
Provide the Division and the students a syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, attendance policies in line with those of the college, texts and readings, timelines and evaluation criteria, and any other information required by College, Division, or departmental policy.
Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions or examinations.
Provide feedback in a timely manner on student progress.
Deliver course content using a variety of teaching styles.
Maintain office/discipline/grade/division records as required by the College.
Be available for student consultation through phone or email.
Use the appropriate 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 as provided. Administer other instruments designed to measure student learning outcomes as requested and required by the department. Provide all results as requested.
Conduct all classes in accordance with an established and current course syllabus and approved textbooks (and/or related instructional material).
Meet all classes for the scheduled time.
Submit all grades (mid/final) electronically prior to the required deadlines. Provide the Registrar appropriate grade records.
Encourage students to submit course evaluations, review course evaluations when available and use feedback to improve course delivery.
Revise and update course content as needed.
Participate, when appropriate, in the formation and meetings of program advisory boards, college, division, and department committees.
Maintain a high level of professional ethics.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean.
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None

Required Qualifications:

MA or MFA in Theatre, or Masters in related discipline with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Theatre.

Desired Qualifications:

Demonstrated professional learning or certification in evidence-based student-focused pedagogical teaching and assessment practice such as ACUE, workshops and data use

Per Load Hour Compensation Schedule

2024 -2025 - $1,323

2025 -2026 - $1,373

2025 -2027 - $1,414

Per Clock Hour Compensation Schedule

2024 -2025 - $55.15

2025 -2026 - $57.24

2025 -2027 - $58.95

This posting will be used to obtain a pool of qualified candidates. As teaching needs arise, applications will be reviewed for possible interviews. The number of adjunct faculty hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department. Adjunct faculty hires and assignments are coordinated by the department chairs.

The Faculty Success Framework illustrates the fundamental elements of a faculty member's career at CLC. Its purpose is to support a culture of continual faculty development and to provide full but flexible paths for faculty to both consistently contribute to student success efforts and cultivate professional fulfillment. Our Guiding Principles for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CLC CARES) outline the qualities we expect CLC faculty will exemplify in their professional and pedagogical engagement with students.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Your application can remain under consideration for the academic year.

EEO Statement

College of Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a policy of non-discrimination. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history).

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