Adjunct Instructor, Biology

Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity?

The College of Lake County (CLC) offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, 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, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year. Some benefits will not be available for part-time or part-time under 20 hours employees (ex: health insurance).

Position Title:

Adjunct Instructor, Biology

Department:

JM - Biological & Health Sciences Operations Department (Michelle Titterton

Position Type:

Faculty

Job Family:

Part-Time Faculty

Job Summary:

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. For anatomy and physiology positions you must be willing to work with human cadavers/donors.

Posting Date:

09/26/2025

Expected Start Date:

11/10/2025

Compensation Grade:

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Part time

Location:

Grayslake Campus

Total Hours Per Week:

19

Job Description:

• Teach courses in subject field. Develop instructional materials based on departmental standards and guidelines. Assess student learning and assign grades.
• Conduct all classes in accordance with an established and current course syllabus and approved textbook (and/or related instructional material) and evaluate student progress in line with outcomes and expectations of the department.
• Assist in developing and administering discipline-appropriate measures of student academic achievement, use departmental testing instruments as provided. Submit all grades (mid/final) electronically prior to the required deadlines.
• 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, using designated software tools and applications.• Attend required Adjunct meetings in the Fall and Spring semesters.• Select, prepare and maintain current curriculum, course outlines and printed and non-printed instructional materials.• Conduct and supervise labs in a safe manner and adhering to college safety protocols.

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree or higher in Biology or a related field and demonstrated currency in the field.

Desired Qualifications:

• 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
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

Per Load Hour Compensation Schedule

2025 -2026 - $1,373

2026 -2027 - $1,414

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).