Adjunct Faculty, Engineering

About the Role

The successful candidate will teach transfer-level Engineering Dynamics courses, introducing students to particle kinematics, Newton's laws, energy, work, momentum methods, planar dynamics, rigid bodies, impulse, momentum, and vibrations. The course emphasizes applications to engineering structures and mechanical systems, catering to students in the Engineering Transfer curriculum. Classes are primarily offered at the Grayslake campus during the daytime or early evening.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the 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 academic life.
• Maintain current knowledge of subject matter.
• Stay compliant with training, including Title IX and Clery Act requirements.
• Select, prepare, and maintain curriculum, course outlines, and instructional materials.
• Provide instructional support and refer students to specialized services when needed.
• Deliver course content using varied teaching styles.
• Maintain required records and be available for student consultation.
• Resolve and document student concerns using appropriate policies.
• Assist in developing and administering measures of student academic achievement.
• Conduct classes according to established syllabi and approved materials.
• Submit grades electronically and encourage course evaluations.
• Revise and update course content as needed.
• Participate in program advisory boards and committees when appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering (required).
• Teaching experience (preferred).
• Bilingual in Spanish and English (desired).

Benefits

CLC offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health insurance.
• Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans.
• Tuition support for employees and qualified family members.
• Three retirement plans.
• Disability, group, and supplemental life insurance.
• Health and dependent care flexible spending account plans.
• Compressed workweek in the summer (closed Fridays).
• Generous vacation, sick, and personal time off.
• 14 paid holidays annually.

Note: Some benefits may not be available for part-time or part-time staff under 20 hours (e.g., health insurance).

Pay

Per load hour compensation for 2026-2027: $1,414.

Schedule

Part-time, 5 hours per week.

Location: Grayslake Campus

Department: JM - Engineering, Math & Physical Sciences Operations

Posting Date: 09/21/2026

Expected Start Date: 01/14/2027