Adjunct Faculty – Elementary & Secondary Education

HARRY S TRUMAN COLLEGE

ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY EDUCATION

PART-TIME INSTRUCTOR

The Department of Elementary & Secondary Education is accepting applications for part-time instructor positions to begin in the Spring 2025 semester. As a newly established unit, Elementary & Secondary Education Department will offer education courses, including course work related to Illinois Subsequent Endorsements for Professional Educators in areas, such as Bilingual Education, English as a Second Language (ESL), Learning Behavior (LBS1), Technology, and iOS and MacOS Computer Science.

Truman College is dedicated to hiring faculty who will enhance diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their research, teaching, and service. It is vital to understand the ways in which differences in gender, class, race, ethnicity, religious affiliation, national and cultural boundaries, national origin, worldview, intellectual origin, ability, and other identities can both divide and offer individuals better ways of thinking and working. Truman College is committed to preparing professionals to work in an increasingly diverse and global society by promoting equity and justice for all individuals, actively working to eliminate barriers and obstacles created by institutional discrimination.

The ideal candidate will be able to join a broad-based, inclusive information college, whose faculty members pursue their teaching and service across multiple-degree programs. Truman College is an institution that encourages inclusive research and community outreach.

City Colleges of Chicago’s vision is to be recognized as the city’s most accessible higher education engine of socioeconomic mobility and racial equity – empowering all Chicagoans to take part in building a stronger and more just city. The community college system’s more than 3,500 faculty and staff serve more than 60,000 students annually at seven colleges and five satellite sites. 

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE 

Reporting to an assigned Sean of Instruction, the Part-time Adjunct Faculty position conducts formal classes and meets all lab objectives, when applicable, for assigned courses. Part-time Adjunct Faculty teach and evaluate students, prepare and revise course syllabi and other educational materials. Part-time Adjunct Faculty will have demonstrated success in the classroom by developing and using effective teaching strategies that meet students’ diverse needs and engage students in critical thinking and problem-solving. Lastly, Part-time Adjunct Faculty contribute to the overall operation of the College, support the mission of the institute, and employ the philosophical commitment of the community college environment. 

City Colleges is committed to building a culture of excellence that inspires everyone to become the best in class for students and the community. City Colleges has a set of Academic Excellence Pillars that set the attributes and qualities that embody what it is to be an excellent member of the faculty at CCC. These pillars emphasize City Colleges’ focus on student learning and success, equity, and the importance of instructional technologies in becoming highly effective educators. Additionally, each pillar serves as a guide for supporting faculty through their life cycle at CCC. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

• Creates an effective learning environment that fosters students’

intellectual curiosity and helps students problem solve using discipline-

specific thinking strategies.  

• Designs courses that have clearly articulated learning outcomes that are

student centered and promote students’ active participation in their own

learning.  

• Prepares syllabi that include student learning objectives and student

learning outcomes. 

• Develops and designs an assessment program that includes regular and

useful feedback to students in an objective, consistent, and timely

manner; evaluates and documents student performance using established

methods and criteria and records course grades promptly. 

• Commits to engaging and improving upon behavioral commitments that

foster inclusivity and a sense of belonging amongst students. 

• Stays abreast of innovations and current trends in one’s specific academic

discipline as they pertain to pedagogy and technology and continuously

reflect on and refine their craft. 

• Demonstrates excellence in teaching and a commitment to integrating

new technologies in the learning process. 

• Fosters a safe environment that respects the diversity of individuals and

ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in

every student’s ability to learn.  

• Employs a variety of teaching methods to meet students’ varying learning

needs, abilities, and interests and to optimize student outcomes. 

• Teaches in a manner consistent with the philosophy, policies, and

guidelines of the college. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Master’s degree in Education or a related field
• Active Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)
• Applicable subsequent endorsement: (e.g., Bilingual Education, English as

a Second Language (ESL), Learning Behavior (LBS1), Technology,

or iOS and MacOS Computer Science) 

• Minimum five years of teaching experience in Grades 3 – 8 and/or high

school. 

• Administrative experience in Grades 3 – 8 or high school preferred.
• Teacher-evaluation experience in Grades 3 – 8 or high school preferred.
• College teaching experience
• Excellent verbal and written skills required with the ability to communicate

persuasively with tact and diplomacy. 

• The ability to work in a culturally diverse work environment.
• Experience with a diverse, multi-lingual student population desired, as is a

commitment to the open access mission of the community college.  

• Has a disposition towards developing the competencies outlined in the

City Colleges Academic Excellence Pillars. 

• Knowledge of Brightspace or similar Learning Management System

preferred.  

• Prior experience with online teaching (via Zoom) and/or online teaching

certification preferred. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft office applications.

The City Colleges of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Please read our Annual Notification of Non-Discrimination for more information. 

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. Members of all underrepresented groups, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are invited and encouraged to apply. 

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 312-553-2865 or email eeofficer@ccc.edu with their request. 

FOR CONSIDERATION

All interested candidates, including current CCC employees, must submit the following documents for review.

• Letter of interest
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Legible copy of your college transcripts (unofficial transcripts initially accepted;

official transcripts must be provided at the time of interview)

• PEL
• Applicable subsequent endorsements (e.g., Bilingual Education, English as a

Second Language (ESL), Learning Behavior (LBS1), Technology, or iOS and

MacOS Computer Science)

The submission of additional information, including a statement of teaching philosophy and/or letters of recommendation, is optional. 

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago – Harry S Truman College!

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