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Kishwaukee College · 2 months ago

Adjunct Instructor - Diesel Power Technology

Malta, IL

Part-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Kishwaukee College is seeking a part-time Adjunct Instructor for the Diesel Power Technology Department for the Spring 2026 semester. The role involves teaching on campus during select evening classes and requires a commitment to fostering an engaging learning environment for a diverse student body.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

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

Perform the necessary duties of an instructor to ensure quality instruction

Establish productive and supportive communication with students

Prepare the course syllabus following the college-approved format and course content

Be organized and conduct classes in accordance with the published class schedule

Evaluate student progress through regularly scheduled assessments/exams

Promptly return graded work to students and maintain student grade records

Advise students as appropriate

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

Qualification

Teaching expertiseCommunication skillsMicrosoft OfficeEngaging learning environmentFlexibility in teachingTeam collaboration

Required

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

Bachelor's Degree in related field with 4000 hours related work experience, OR Associate of Applied Science with 8,000 hours of related work experience combined with sufficient additional documentation to satisfy section IV of the Kishwaukee College Faculty Credentials Manual

Ability to stand and lecture for extended periods of time