Job Summary

The Math/Science Division is accepting applications for part-time instructor for the following courses to be offered during the spring 2025 semester and future semesters.

• General Education Biology lecture and lab courses

Description of Job Duty

• 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
• Performing the necessary duties of an adjunct instructor to ensure quality instruction

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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 day, evening, and online.
• Instructional expertise to deliver instruction for 21st century learners and assess student learning outcomes as appropriate to ensure academic quality.
• Facility with a range of teaching and learning strategies to foster active learning and student success, which contributes 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.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Biology or a related field with 18 graduate credit hours in biology
• Experience teaching Microbiology
• Availability to teach on-campus
• Experience teaching online

Physical Demands

Ability to stand and lecture for extended periods of time.

EOE Statement

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.

Job Type: Part-time

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person