Adjunct Faculty, Biology

About the role

The College of Lake County (CLC) offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans, tuition support, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off, and 14 paid holidays each year.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more sections of anatomy and physiology or introductory college biology courses such as environmental biology, general biology, or microbiology.
• Prepare and execute lecture and lesson plans, grade student work, and observe chemical and other lab safety protocols.
• Develop, revise, and maintain instructional materials, course content, and syllabi that align with departmental standards and student learning outcomes.
• Evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, discussions, and projects.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to support student retention and success.
• Support student retention and success by identifying at-risk students, providing instructional support, and referring students to appropriate college services.
• Be available for student consultation through phone or email.
• Use approved College standardized system(s) to provide students and the division with a syllabus that includes course objectives, learning outcomes, attendance policies, required materials, timelines, and evaluation criteria.
• Deliver course content using inclusive teaching strategies and incorporate instructional technology, including the Learning Management System (LMS) and other digital tools.
• Encourage and review student course evaluations to improve teaching effectiveness and course delivery.
• Maintain accurate and timely records for grading, attendance, and other required documentation.
• Submit grades and related records by established deadlines.
• Uphold academic integrity policies and address violations in accordance with college guidelines.
• Use the appropriate college policies and procedures to resolve and document student concerns.
• Engage in professional development to stay current in instructional methods, academic discipline, and institutional policies.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum planning, assessment, and instructional improvement.
• Maintain a high level of professional ethics and conduct all classes in accordance with college policies and approved instructional materials.
• Maintain a safe and organized classroom/laboratory environment by adhering to safety protocols, properly storing equipment and materials, and resetting lab/classroom for next class session (if applicable).
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Biology or a related field.
• Demonstrated currency in the field.
• Previous college teaching experience.
• Demonstrated professional learning or certification in evidence-based student-focused pedagogical teaching and assessment practice such as ACUE, workshops, and data use.