Humanities Adjunct Faculty Fall 2026

About ECC:

Elgin Community College serves over 9000 students at every stage of their educational journeys including university transfer programs career and technical education continuing education classes and adult basic education. As a community we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every personstudents staff members faculty members and campus visitorsfeels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the colleges mission and as an employer the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges excellent benefits and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

Work Schedule:

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Rate of Pay:

Per Contact Hour

2021: Less than Masters $1069 ; Masters or above $1109

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Grant Funded:

No

Job Summary:

Adjunct teaching faculty provide instruction aligned with the colleges strategic goals and evaluate students progress to facilitate achievement of their educational goals.

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

1. A masters degree in philosophy; or a masters degree in related discipline with at least 18 graduate hours in the discipline.
2. Commitment to the community college mission and philosophy.
3. Commitment to meeting the diverse needs of community students.

Desired Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

1. College teaching experience.
2. Community college teaching experience.
3. Completion of a recognized course design training/certification program.

Essential Duties:

Deliver Instruction
1. Conduct assigned classes and/or labs
2. Prepare lessons
3. Provide course syllabus (which shall include grading standards attendance policies classroom behavioral expectations course outline and contact information)
4. Verify student enrollment and submit grade sheets

If a lab is involved:
5. Prepare labs
6. Enforce lab safety procedures

Evaluate Student Progress
1. Keep accurate record of student performance
2. Provide students with timely feedback

Provide Student Assistance
1. Maintain office hours and voice-mail/e-mail communication
2. Refer students to student support services
3. Accommodate special needs students

Other Duties:

Other duties as assigned that pertain to the job description.

Physical Demands:

Sedentary (up to 10 lbs occasionally sitting most of the time)

Visual Acuity:

Close visual acuity (e.g. computer assembly)

Work Environment:

Moderate noise

Environmental Conditions:

Typical office or administrative

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Elgin Community College does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination against any member of its community on the basis of race color national origin ancestry sex/gender/gender identity age religion disability pregnancy veteran status marital status sexual orientation or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law in matters of admissions employment or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers.

In addition Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices educational opportunities and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify the Colleges EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.