Adjunct Faculty - Art Appreciation, Art History
Location
Sauk Valley Community College, IL
Job Type
Part-Time Faculty
Department
Art
Opening Date
05/12/2026
Closing Date
8/14/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA
Exempt
Hiring Range
$896-$1,026 per class load hour
Description
Adjunct Faculty Opportunities
Sauk Valley Community College (SVCC), a comprehensive community college located in a picturesque rural setting, invites applications from innovative and experienced educators for an Adjunct Art Appreciation, Art History opening. We are seeking instructors across various disciplines to contribute to our dynamic academic programs. The class is preferred to be a daytime class on the Dixon, IL campus. However, individuals who can only teach online classes will be considered.
About Sauk Valley Community College
Located in rural northwestern Illinois, along the scenic Rock River between the cities of Dixon and Sterling, SVCC offers a unique and welcoming teaching environment. The College is strategically located just one hour from Rockford and the Quad Cities and two hours west of Chicago.
A link to our comprehensive employee benefits package is provided below.
Examples of Duties
The Adjunct Faculty member is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction and reports directly to the Director of Business, Career & Technical Programs (or appropriate Academic Dean, depending on discipline).
To be mindful of the philosophy and objectives of the College and use them as guidelines in planning, structuring, and teaching courses.
Deliver engaging and effective classroom, lab, or clinical instruction tailored to the specific discipline.
Foster a supportive learning environment that promotes student engagement and success.
Qualifications
We are seeking dedicated educators committed to student achievement.
Education: A Bachelors degree in the relevant discipline or equivalent education and experience is preferred.
Experience: Prior experience teaching in a community college environment is preferred.
Background Check: All applicants will be subject to standard background checks.
SVCC prefers hiring someone who can teach daytime classes on the Dixon, IL campus. However, individuals who can teach only online classes will be considered.
Supplemental Information
Sauk Valley Community College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in all employee and student relations. No person on the basis of race, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, sex, genetic information, creed, religion, color, marital or parental status or family responsibilities, veteran status, age, national origin, membership in any professional group, organization or association, socioeconomic status, or mental or physical disability is discriminated against, which includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial assistance, placement, recruitment, educational programs, and activities. Students admitted from a foreign country are expected to take the TOEFL exam. A minimum level of competency on the TOEFL exam is part of the consideration of admission. For students who reside in the United States, a lack of English skills is not a barrier to admission and participation in educational programs. Violation of this policy on the basis of sex is also governed by the Sexual Misconduct Procedures. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator or the Director of Human Resources.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. To learn more details, visit our https://www.svcc.edu/employees/opportunities/benefits.html.
Employer Sauk Valley Community College (IL)
Address 173 Illinois Route 2
Dixon, Illinois, 61021-9110
Phone 815-835-6291
Website https://www.svcc.edu