Adjunct Faculty- Communication Instructor

Adjunct Faculty
- Communication Instructor

Campus:
East Peoria Campus

Employment Type:

Adjunct Faculty, Faculty Part time

Department:
Arts & Behavioral Sciences (JM - Faculty)

Start Date:

08/03/2026

Summary

The primary teaching assignment for this position will be the general education introductory course in oral communication.

Adjunct Faculty are primarily responsible for instructing assigned courses meeting classroom standards. The Adjunct Faculty must follow institutional syllabi. Additionally, Adjunct Faculty will be required to maintain office hours to best ensure student success. Adjunct Faculty teach on a part time basis up to 12 contact hours per semester.

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Applicants must be a resident of Illinois at the time of hire.

For submitting a complete application, please include a resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts.

• Instruct and coordinate courses including lecture and/or lab-based classes ensuring all necessary materials and tools are readily available and that safety standards are met, when appropriate.
• Follow syllabi for assigned courses communicating the expectations and schedule for the classwork.
• Maintain office hours and availability.
• Communicate with students working to ensure student success.
• Collaborate with Faculty and Staff to continuously improve and adapt the student experience to meet the needs of the student, community and institution.
• Perform related duties as required.

• Master's degree in Communication, Communication Theory, Speech Communication, Rhetorical Studies, or related field or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Communication, Communication Theory, Speech Communication, and Rhetorical Studies.

• Experience instructing, tutoring, or similarly teaching in Communication or Media Studies.
• Experience working in higher education.

Illinois Central College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, order of protection status, use of VESSA rights, genetic information, military or veteran status (including discharge status), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

• paid time off;
• 11 paid holidays; 2 floating holidays
• medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance;
• tuition waivers for employee, spouse and dependent children;
• on-site childcare center;
• 403(b) retirement plans; and
• State University Retirement System pension plan.