Instructor of Psychology - Adjunct Pool

McHenry County College

Crystal Lake, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$1,129.57–$1,257.21 Per Year
SKILLS
College Level Faculty, Communication Skills, Computer-Based Training (CBT), Interpersonal Skills, Pedagogy, Problem Solving Skills, Psychology, Social Sciences, Student Conduct, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Training/Teaching Materials, Trend Analysis, Tuition Fees
LOCATION
Crystal Lake, IL
POSTED
18 days ago

Instructor of Psychology - Adjunct Pool

Salary

$1,129.57 - $1,257.21 Annually

Location

McHenry County College - 8900 Northwest Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, IL

Job Type

Adjunct Faculty

Job Number

202600089

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Business, Social Sciences & Public Services

Opening Date

07/01/2026

Target Hire Rate

$1,129.57 - $1,257.21 Per Contact Hour (Rate Per Semester)

Pay Grade

ADJ

  • Description
  • Benefits

Workweek

Schedule dependent upon assigned classes. Salaries are dependent upon education and semesters taught at MCC per the

MCC Adjunct Faculty Agreement FY24-FY25 through FY26-FY27

For inquiries regarding minimum qualifications, email hiring@mchenry.edu

Position Summary

This division is home to the following: Psychology

MCC instructors are higher education professionals who champion student learning. They engage and inspire students, applying innovative teaching and learning pedagogies to reach a variety of learners. They assess student learning to ensure student success, staying abreast of current and emerging trends in the discipline. Our instructors collaborate within the College as discipline experts, helping the College to reach its strategic goals through active participation in college committees and by promoting the College to future students throughout our community.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

Including but are not limited to:

  • Teach courses as assigned by the College
  • 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 pedagogical techniques to meet the diverse needs of our student population
  • Utilize computer-based instruction and databases when necessary

Required Qualifications

  • Course specific minimum qualifications are approved annually by the Board of Trustees and are available in all Academic Division Offices.
  • Demonstrated teaching experience is preferred.
  • Commitment to the mission of the community college, and to teaching and motivating community college students in ways appropriate to their diverse backgrounds.
  • Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

For each semester worked, McHenry County College provides Adjunct Faculty a sick leave allowance and credits toward MCC tuition waivers. The College also offers Adjunct Faculty a Professional Development fund each academic year. In addition, Adjunct Faculty have the opportunity to save for retirement through deferred compensation plans.

Employer McHenry County College

Address 8900 U. S. Highway 14

Crystal Lake, Illinois, 60012

Phone (815) 479-7562

Website www.mchenry.edu

About the Company

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McHenry County College