Adjunct Instructor

Job Title

Champlain College invites dynamic professionals and educators to join our on-campus adjunct faculty across multiple academic programs.

Job Description

This is your opportunity to shape the next generation of innovators while maintaining your professional pursuits. As a small, not-for-profit private college overlooking Lake Champlain, we're proud of our collaborative community where students work across disciplines to develop skills for emerging careers. Our adjunct instructors aren't just teachers – they're industry leaders, creative professionals, and passionate experts who bring the real world into the classroom every day.

This role is perfect for:

• Industry professionals eager to share their expertise and give back to their field
• Entrepreneurs and business leaders who want to inspire the next generation
• Artists, writers, and creative professionals passionate about fostering new talent
• Working professionals seeking meaningful impact beyond their day job
• Retired or semi-retired experts ready to share a lifetime of wisdom
• Graduate students and recent PhDs building their teaching portfolio
• Freelancers and consultants looking to diversify their professional life

Whether you're at the peak of your career or exploring new chapters, adjunct teaching offers a powerful way to make a lasting impact on students' lives while staying connected to the cutting edge of your field.

Your Role as an Adjunct Instructor

You'll inspire and guide students through:

• Delivering dynamic instruction that bridges theory and practice
• Sharing real-world insights and industry best practices
• Mentoring emerging professionals in your field
• Creating engaging curriculum that reflects current industry needs
• Providing meaningful feedback that helps students grow
• Contributing to our vibrant academic community

Academic Programs Seeking Instructors

We regularly seek adjunct instructors across our diverse academic programs, including:

• Filmmaking & Cinematography
• Graphic Design & Digital Media
• Game Design & Development
• Psychology
• Education
• Law
• Computer Science & Information Technology
• Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
• Data Science & Analytics
• Business and Marketing

Qualifications (vary based on discipline)

• Demonstrated excellence through professional work, artistic achievement, or academic accomplishment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment
• Teaching experience strongly preferred

Work Arrangement & Compensation

Adjunct Instructor appointments are made on a per-semester basis, with courses primarily offered during Fall and Spring terms (Summer opportunities may be available). The teaching commitment includes:

• On-campus instruction for all scheduled class sessions and office hours
• Classes typically meet three hours per week
• Maintain regular availability for student consultation

Note that this role is a union position (Service Employees International Union (SEIU)) and all adjunct faculty members are required to pay fees or dues to the union.

Compensation is determined by credit hours taught, current collective bargaining agreement rates, and course assignments.

Application Instructions

To apply, please follow the link below and submit the following application materials:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter addressing the desired qualifications and how your experiences contribute to the academic excellence and inclusive community at Champlain College.

Application Pool Note: Applicants will only be contacted when positions become available that match their qualifications and our departmental needs. This may be several months after application submission, and some applicants may not be contacted if no suitable openings arise. Applications remain on file indefinitely.

The College seeks candidates who can enhance its mission through their work, life experiences, service, teaching, or research. Please include specific examples of how you would contribute to these efforts in your Cover Letter.

To streamline our hiring process and ensure fairness for all candidates, we manage all recruitment communications through our online application system. Please do not call regarding your application status. We'll reach out directly if we'd like to schedule an interview.

The successful completion of a criminal background check is required as a condition of employment.

About Us

Founded in 1878, Champlain College is a small, private, not-for-profit college in Burlington, Vermont overlooking Lake Champlain and the Adirondack mountains. Its career-driven approach to higher education prepares students for professional life from their very first semester. For the fifth year in a row, Champlain was named a "Most Innovative School" in the North by U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges" 2020 regional rankings and ranked #9 on The Princeton Review's "2025 Top Schools for Game Design."