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Adjunct Faculty Development Coordinator

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Position Number: 6471082
Location: Grayslake, IL
Position Type: Faculty Development

Adjunct Faculty Development Coordinator
College of Lake County

Full Time
REQ-00000531

Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity?

The College of Lake County (CLC) offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year. Some benefits will not be available for part-time or part-time under 20 hours employees (ex: health insurance).

Position Title:

Adjunct Faculty Development Coordinator

Department:

Learning Innovation & Teaching Excellence Division

Position Type:

Staff

Job Family:

Specialist

Job Summary:

The College of Lake County (CLC) is seeking an experienced Adjunct to serve in the role of strategic leader and program coordinator. This position will serve as the primary professional development liaison to all CLC adjunct faculty in the Teaching, Learning and Educational Technology Center (TLETC). The main duties are to provide faculty development to adjunct faculty, to ensure new adjunct faculty are oriented to the college, and to ensure faculty development topics promote faculty and student success.

Posting Date:

08/14/2025

Expected Start Date:

09/15/2025

Compensation Grade:

B32

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full time

Location:

Grayslake Campus

Total Hours Per Week:

Job Description:

These duties are deemed typical, but not inclusive of other duties:

Customer Service 60%
1. Coordinates large-scale adjunct faculty professional development events including New Adjunct Faculty Orientation and the Kickoff Week professional learning activities..

2. Provides on-demand support with guidance to resources for those new adjunct faculty members hired shortly before or after the semester begins or those who are otherwise not able to attend the on-campus orientation.

3. Assists with the creation, communication, and coordination of an Adjunct Faculty Engagement Program (similar to New Faculty Institute).

4. Develops professional learning specific to adjunct faculty knowledge and skill development.

5. Researches current higher education trends and areas of interest (POD Network, other adjunct faculty development groups) and incorporates into department programs.

6. Acts as a mentor to adjunct faculty and supports development of individual learning plans.

7. Collaborates with TLETC Team and other faculty members to locate, develop, and share resources related to teaching and learning.

8. Maintains consistent communication with CLC Department Chairs and Associate Deans or designee specific to adjunct faculty development needs.

9. Conducts and analyzes data from annual faculty development needs assessment for adjunct faculty. Makes programming recommendations based upon this data.

10. Prepares and recommends budget allocations for adjunct faculty development programs.

11. Chairs the Adjunct Faculty Advisory Committee.

Project and Process Management 30%
1. Coordinates communication for adjunct faculty regarding services, registration, credit, and resources for professional learning opportunities.

2. Develops and manages the adjunct faculty resources on the TLETC website/Canvas site.

3. Assists the TLETC Academic Director of Faculty Professional Learning with the development and implementation of marketing strategies to help faculty participate in TLETC and College professional development opportunities that align with the College's strategic plan and student success initiatives.

4. Assists in the updating of the TLETC, professional development, and campus-relevant opportunities for all faculty on the TLETC website and calendar.

5. Assists with the tracking and reporting of adjunct faculty professional development and stipend payments.

6. Develops and manages the adjunct faculty data regarding attendance and involvement in faculty development initiatives, as well as follow-ups to participation.

Other duties 10%

1. Builds and maintains relationships with adjunct faculty by attending department/division meetings, visiting adjunct faculty shared workspaces, establishing direct outreach to CLC adjunct faculty, and communicating with different CLC employee groups.

2. Serves on the Faculty Development Committee and other committees as assigned

3. Other duties as assigned to support the mission, vision and values of the College and the mission and goals of the department.

Required Qualification(s)

1. Bachelor's degree (any academic discipline)

2. A minimum of three (3) years of teaching credit courses as an Adjunct at a community college, with at least two (2) credit courses in the previous three (3) calendar years.

3. Knowledge of and experience with learning management systems, ideally Canvas, and educational technology hardware and software applications.

4. Faculty Development Experience

Experience participating in or facilitating faculty development sessions
Demonstrated knowledge of educational pedagogy, technology and instructional design
Willingness to learn faculty development best practices for a community college

5. Interpersonal Skills

Excellent communication experience and skills
Strong relationship-building skills (e.g., a good listener, collaborator, and influencer)
Initiative to seek new opportunities and offer solutions

6. Organizational Skills

Self-starter, with a sense of urgency around work
Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills
Skilled at managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

7. Proven ability to work effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities; demonstrates sensitivity and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; can establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

8. Some weekend availability and flexibility in work hours required.

Desired Qualification(s)

1. Master's degree (any academic discipline)

2. Bilingual in Spanish and English

Pay

$52,878/year

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

EEO Statement

College of Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a policy of non-discrimination. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history).

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