Adjunct teacher Jobs in Rockford, IL

Position Type :

Adjunct / Adjunct Faculty

Date Posted : 4 / 8 / 2025

Location :

Rock Valley College Position Title : Adjunct - Chemistry

Department : Mathematics & Sciences (MAS)

Division : Mathematics & Sciences (MAS)

Employee Status : Adjunct (Fall, Spring, and / or Summer Semesters)

Group : NA

Grade : Adjunct

FLSA : Non-Exempt

ICCB Classification : Teaching Faculty

Issued : April 2025

Updated : 4 / 25

Employment Notice : Rock Valley College does not offer sponsorship for employment-based visas for this position.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to : Dean of Mathematics & Sciences

Supervision Exercised : None

Job Summary

Teach assigned in-person classes and perform activities related to classroom instruction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Additional related duties may be assigned.

• Teaching :

Instruct students in lecture and laboratory components introductory chemistry classes for science and non-science majors.

Select appropriate texts and teaching materials.

Foster an inclusive and supportive classroom environment that encourages active participation and engagement.

Evaluate student performance through a variety of assessment methods. Provide constructive feedback to support student improvement.

Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the department's initiatives and activities.

Adhere to college policies, procedures, and academic standards.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a classroom setting.

Physical Demands

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear.