Adjunct Instructor - Geography

Adjunct Instructor – Geography

The Arts/Communications/Social Sciences Division is accepting applications for part‑time instructors to teach Geography. Adjunct applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Submission of an application places candidates in an applicant pool for consideration as instructional needs arise. Positions are offered based on course availability, enrollment, and departmental needs. Applicants will be contacted only if an instructional assignment becomes available and their qualifications align with the course requirements.

Position Type:
Part Time (Non‑Benefited)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of, and commitment to, the comprehensive community college mission.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Commitment to fostering an engaging learning environment for a diverse student body.
• Flexibility for teaching courses offered on‑campus days and evenings.
• Instructional expertise to deliver instruction for 21st‑century learners and assess student learning outcomes as appropriate to ensure academic quality.
• Proficient in a range of teaching and learning strategies to foster active learning and student success, contributing to the fulfillment of the College’s strategic goals.
• Willingness to participate in activities or on‑college committees that contribute to the success of students.

• Master’s degree in Geography, or a Master’s in a closely related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Geography.
• Experience teaching in‑person and/or online.

• Experience with dual‑credit/early college instruction.

• Promote the philosophy, mission, and vision of Kishwaukee College.
• Provide engaging, enthusiastic, and student‑centered teaching to community college students.
• Establish a professional classroom atmosphere that encourages mutual respect and civil engagement.
• Contribute to a collegial, collaborative, and positive attitude to the college campus.
• Understand and convey the essentials of the course discipline that students should master.
• Maintain high academic standards while demonstrating equitability and fairness.
• Work successfully and productively in a team environment with other faculty.
• Perform necessary duties of an instructor to ensure quality instruction, including:
  • Establish productive and supportive communication with students.
  • Prepare the course syllabus following the college‑approved format and course content.
  • Be organized and conduct classes in accordance with the published class schedule.
  • Evaluate student progress through regularly scheduled assessments/exams.
  • Promptly return graded work to students and maintain student grade records.
  • Advise students as appropriate.

• Work is normally performed in a general office environment.
• Work performed requires sensitivity and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities and needs.
• This position requires light physical activity and movement; employee must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone or during virtual meetings. Must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds with the use of proper equipment.
  
  Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals on a case‑by‑case basis.

Kishwaukee College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and any reasonable and timely accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act will be made upon documented request by the employee.