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Community Education Adjunct Instructor

Employer
Morton College
Location
Cicero, IL

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Position Type
Adjunct
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Job Title:

Community Education Adjunct Instructor

Reports To and Evaluated by:

Director of Community and Continuing Education

Required Qualifications:

BA degree in Education or relevant discipline. 1-2 years of teaching experience in the instructor’s area of expertise. Must have an ability to create an active learning environment and maintain a positive and energetic attitude. The candidate must be willing to take direction, be dependable, flexible, and punctual and show good judgment. Must be able to model appropriate teaching strategies.

Must be able to demonstrate the Morton College core values of compassion, fairness, respect, responsibility, tolerance and truth.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in a community college and/or non-credit environment. Strong customer service skills. English-Spanish bilingual.

Job Summary:

Teach and develop community education classes based in the instructor’s area of expertise to a diverse student population. Submit data on student attendance and progress as required. These courses will be offered during the day and evening. The responsibilities and duties of the instructor may change as the needs of the college arise.

Specific Job Duties:

  • Utilize departmental syllabus template, approved textbooks, and supplemental course materials.
  • Submit personalized course syllabus to Deans’ Office in electronic format one (1) week prior to course start date.
  • Design, facilitate, and teach community education classes based in the instructor’s area of expertise.
  • Prepare and execute lesson plans, assigning tasks and evaluating student work and progress.
  • Develop course syllabus, assess, supervise, and motivate students.
  • Distribute and review comprehensive course syllabus to students no later than the first week of the course.
  • Receive, understand, and follow Course Data Form as distributed by Deans’ Office.
  • Adhere to printed course schedule meeting times and locations.
  • Obtain prior approval for any substitute teachers or guest speakers from Deans’ Office.
  • Maintain grade book in electronic or hard copy format.
  • Take and record student Attendance each day.
  • Submit accurate and certified Tenth (10th) Day Attendance Verification and Mid-Semester Class Roster or other report to Deans’ Office.
  • Give final exam at the time and date indicated on the college’s Final Exam Schedule.
  • Promote safe, effective, and ethical learning environment.
  • Use professional discretion and judgment in managing students in classroom setting.
  • Respond to e-mails from students, staff, and college administrators in a timely manner while classes are in session using assigned college designated e-mail.
  • Check assigned college mailbox regularly.
  • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Salary Range:

per CBA

Posting Number:

ADJ00124PU

Desired Start Date:

03/28/2022

Open Date:

01/03/2022

Open Until Filled:

No

Organization

Morton College, the second oldest community college in Illinois, was founded in 1924 to meet the educational demands in the growing communities of Berwyn, Cicero, Forest View, Lyons, McCook, Stickney and other near western suburbs which were a national hub of economic activity.

As a comprehensive community college, recognized by the Illinois Community College Board, Morton College's mission is: To enhance the quality of life of our diverse community through exemplary teaching and learning opportunities, community service, and life long learning.

Goals:

Maximize the College's resources to support student learning.

Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning to discover new ways to help students succeed.

Develop responsive curricula and programs to serve community needs.

Encourage community families to embrace the educational opportunities Morton College provides.

Employment at Morton

Morton College has the distinction of being the second oldest comprehensive community college in Illinois. The pioneering spirit that established this learning community continues to drive Morton today as a Hispanic Serving Institution for Berwyn, Cicero, Forest View, Lyons, McCook, Stickney and other communities.

Morton College is located in Cicero, a western border suburb of Chicago, only eight miles from the heart of the business and cultural center of this great midwestern city. Chicago offers a complete array of entertainment venues, including six major professional sports teams plus the beautiful Lake Michigan recreational area.

As an institution of higher education, Morton College is committed to the development of its employees and encourages them to participate in life-long learning activities.

Morton College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, or physical handicap in its educational, admissions, or employment practices.

Company info
Website
Telephone
708-656-8000
Location
3801 S. Central Ave
Cicero
IL
60804
US

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