Work Week

Salaries are dependent upon education and semesters taught at MCC.

Position Summary

McHenry County College seeks an Adjunct (part-time) instructor to teach college Biology courses specifically; Intro to Human Biology, Fundamentals of Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, and Microbiology.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Proficient teaching courses via in person, blended or online modalities.
• Available to teach daytime, evening, or weekend classes, as needed
• Available for student conferences either before or after class, and by College email if necessary
• Develop syllabus using MCC syllabus template
• Work cooperatively within the department, the division, and throughout the College in striving for educational excellence
• Conduct regular assessment of student learning
• Maintain and submit accurate student and course-related paperwork and data needed for College purposes in a timely fashion
• Document and report attendance daily and maintain and submit accurate attendance records weekly
• Submit grade reports electronically by the required date
• Utilize a variety of teaching styles in order to satisfy the different learning styles of students • Utilize computer-based instruction and databases when necessary

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the discipline

• Master’s degree, plus 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline.
• Experience teaching Intro to Human Biology, Fundamentals of Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, and/or Microbiology
• Willingness to use educational technology (i.e. course management platform such as Canvas)
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth, especially regarding contemporary expertise specific to assigned teaching content
• Commitment to the mission of the community college, and to teaching and motivating community college students in ways appropriate to their diverse backgrounds and learning styles
• Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills