Adjunct Faculty, Chemistry

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 Instructor, Chemistry

Job Summary:

Teach one introductory and/or general chemistry courses offered at one of the three campuses at CLC. The courses must be taught in accordance with current program approved course descriptions, course outlines, textbooks, and syllabi. Prepare lecture and lesson plans, teach lecture and/or lab portion of class, and respond to and grade student work. Use appropriate academic software (e.g. Canvas Learning Management system, Power Point, etc.)

Job Description:

Teach lecture portion of Chemistry courses.
Teach lab portion of Chemistry courses.
Observe lab safety and liability limitation protocols.
Prepare for classes and grade student work.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications for CHM 120, 121, 123, 140, and 142:
Master's Degree in Chemistry or related field;
OR
Master's in another discipline AND eighteen (18) graduate credits in Chemistry.

Required Qualifications for CHM 125, 222, 223:
Master's Degree in Chemistry or related field;
OR
Master's in another discipline AND eighteen (18) graduate credits in Chemistry, including Organic Chemistry.

Desired Qualifications

Previous college teaching experience.

Per Load Hour Compensation Schedule

2025 -2026 - $1,373

2026 -2027 - $1,414

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Part time

Total Hours Per Week:

5

Position Type:

Faculty

Job Family:

Part-Time Faculty

Posting Date:

08/18/2025

Expected Start Date:

10/01/2025

Compensation Grade:

Location:

Grayslake Campus

Department:

JM - Biological & Health Sciences Operations Department

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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