Instructor of Adult Education - Correctional Facility - Adjunct Faculty

Instructor of Adult Education - Correctional Facility - Adjunct Faculty

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This position will be instructing in-person within the McHenry County Correctional Facility for the Spring 2026 semester. Working schedule is Monday/Wednesdays from 8:30am - 10:30am, total of four contact hours. Schedule dependent upon assigned classes. Salaries are dependent upon education and semesters taught per the MCC Adjunct Faculty Agreement.

• Teach courses as assigned by the College in a county correctional facility
• Develop syllabus using MCC syllabus template
• Cover all material in depth and scope as described in the course syllabus
• Incorporate the ABE/ASE Content Standards into instruction
• Maintain and submit accurate student and course-related paperwork and data needed for College and grant purposes in a timely fashion
• Document and report attendance daily and maintain and submit accurate attendance records weekly
• Actively work to maintain student retention
• Submit grade reports electronically by the required date
• Utilize a variety of teaching styles to satisfy the different learning styles of students
• Responsible for implementing current HSE (Reading and Math), Bridge, and ICAPS curricula
• Comply with grant requirements:
• Create and submit a professional development plan annually and provide verification of completion
• Participate in twelve hours of approved, required professional development each fiscal year
• Complete all required professional development trainings
• Conduct regular student assessments
• Utilize computer-based instruction and databases when necessary
• Work collaboratively with others (e.g. colleagues, stakeholders, vendors) to accomplish functions and responsibilities
• Communicate and collaborate with the correctional facility officers and staff, adhering to the facility’s policies and procedures

• Teach the assigned class in accordance with the learning objectives and Concourse syllabus using instructional strategies to engage students
• Develop and manage working syllabus, course materials, and assignments
• Provide feedback and evaluate students’ performance throughout the learning process which could involve being available for student conferences either before or after class, and by College email if necessary
• Maintain and submit class syllabus, grades and attendance records, and required course related data
• Use educational technology (i.e. course management platform such as Canvas)
• Assess student learning and submit required reports of assessment results
• Maintain currency in professional field
• Work cooperatively within the department, the division, and throughout the College in striving for educational excellence

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field from a regionally accredited institution (e.g., English, TESOL, linguistics, mathematics, reading)
• One year teaching or training experience preferably with adult learners
• Familiarity with computer technology and Microsoft Office including Outlook
• Commitment to the mission of the community college, and to teaching and motivating community college students in ways appropriate to their diverse backgrounds and learning styles

• Background Check From McHenry County Correctional Facility
• Upon Arrival to the facility, you'll check-in with the Corrections Officer
• Electronics and personal belongings are left in a locked locker prior to going through security

• Master’s degree in TESOL, Linguistics, ESL, Reading, Math or Adult Education or related field
• Certification in Adult Education, TESOL, K-12, or Special Education
• Three years of experience teaching adults in ABE or ASE
• Experience using computer programs (e.g. DAISI, Colleague, I-Pathways, Burlington English, Aztec, and Essential Ed)
• Experience teaching a diverse student population and adult students
• Experience teaching in a correctional facility

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Full-time

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