Adjunct Faculty, Digital Media & Design

Job Summary

We are seeking an instructor to teach 3D Modeling, Animation, and Special Effects within the Digital Media and Design Department. The course is an advanced level computer course using industry-relevant special effects 3D Software. In conjunction with 3D modeling and animation, students will learnt o create and produce special effects. Concepts, theories, and terms relating to special effects used in films, games, interactive media, and the Internet will be discussed.

Job Description

Teach courses in subject field. Develop instructional materials. Assess student learning and assign grades. Attend required Adjunct meetings in the Fall and Spring semesters.

Participate in college governance and other aspects of academic life. Maintain current knowledge of subject matter. Adjunct Faculty members are expected to maintain current in compliance training, including compliance under Title IX “Responsible Employee” and, if applicable, Clery Act Campus Security Authority. Select, prepare and maintain current curriculum, course outlines and printed and non-printed instructional materials.

Teach courses as scheduled each academic semester. Provide instructional support to the students. Refer students, when appropriate, to sources of specialized services within the College. Provide the Division and the students a syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, attendance policies in line with those of the college, texts and readings, timelines and evaluation criteria, and any other information required by College, Division, or departmental policy.

Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions or examinations. Provide feedback in a timely manner on student progress. Deliver course content using a variety of teaching styles. Maintain office/discipline/grade/division records as required by the College.

Be available for student consultation through phone or email. Use the appropriate College policies and procedures to resolve and document student complaints, concerns and problems. Assist in developing and administering discipline-appropriate measures of student academic achievement, use departmental testing instruments as provided. Administer other instruments designed to measure student learning outcomes as requested and required by the department.

Provide all results as requested. Conduct all classes in accordance with an established and current course syllabus and approved textbooks (and/or related instructional material). Meet all classes for the scheduled time. Submit all grades (mid/final) electronically prior to the required deadlines.

Provide the Registrar appropriate grade records. Encourage students to submit course evaluations, review course evaluations when available and use feedback to improve course delivery. Revise and update course content as needed. Participate, when appropriate, in the formation and meetings of program advisory boards, college, division, and department committees.

Maintain a high level of professional ethics. Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean. Required Qualification(s): Bachelor's degree in Animation, Digital Media, Media Arts, Computer Art, or a related discipline A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, including practical and/or professional work in the field ("tested experience") Desired Qualification(s): College-level teaching experience Master's degree in one of the above-listed disciplines Bilingual in Spanish and English Per Load Hour Compensation Schedule 2026 -2027 - $1,414 This posting will be used to obtain a pool of qualified candidates. As teaching needs arise, applications will be reviewed for possible interviews.

The number of adjunct faculty hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department. Adjunct faculty hires and assignments are coordinated by the department chairs. The Faculty Success Framework illustrates the fundamental elements of a faculty member’s career at CLC. Its purpose is to support a culture of continual faculty development and to provide full but flexible paths for faculty to both consistently contribute to student success efforts and cultivate professional fulfillment.

Our Guiding Principles for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CLC CARES) outline the qualities we expect CLC faculty will exemplify in their professional and pedagogical engagement with students. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Your application can remain under consideration for the academic year. You may check your status at any time by logging into [email protected] with your username and password.

Thanks for being patient with the adjunct faculty hiring process. Full-Time/Part-Time: Part time Total Hours Per Week: 5 Position Type: Faculty Job Family: Part-Time Faculty Posting Date: 10/21/2026 Expected Start Date: 01/09/2027 Compensation Grade: Location: Grayslake Campus Department: JM - Communication, Arts, Humanities & Fine Arts 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, age, sex, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, parental status, pregnancy or any other status protected by law. Please log into your Workday account to submit your application.

Applications submitted outside of your Workday employee or student account will not be considered. College of Lake County (CLC) is a comprehensive community college located in northeastern Illinois committed to being an innovative educational institution providing life-changing paths for our students by offering exceptional learning experiences. CLC aspires to be a place where every student succeeds, every employee thrives, so that every business achieves and every community grows. Our mission is to be innovative and value-driven in supporting student success through developing and encouraging employees of all backgrounds on their journey toward achieving personal and professional growth.

CLC achieved a milestone in 2025 with its designation as a Leader College of Distinction. CLC is part of the Achieving the Dream (ATD) Network, made up of 300+ colleges committed to supporting student success at their institutions and promoting economic vitality throughout their communities. CLC has been a member of the ATD Network since 2019 and has held Leader College status since 2023. . Employment type: PART_TIME