Adjunct Faculty, Chemistry

Salary: $1,108.45 - $1,215.22 Hourly
Location : Morton College, IL
Job Type: Adjunct Faculty
Job Number: 00035
Division: Arts and Sciences
Opening Date: 07/30/2026
Bargaining Unit: MAFA


Morton College is a public community college located in Cicero, Illinois, just minutes from downtown Chicago. Founded in 1924, Morton College is the second oldest community college in the State of Illinois and is recognized by the Illinois Community College Board.

As a comprehensive community college, Morton College's mission is to enhance the quality of life of our diverse community through exemplary teaching and learning opportunities, community service, and lifelong learning. Morton College is also proud to be a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), reflecting our commitment to serving and empowering our diverse student population.

At Morton College, our community comes first. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and welcome minorities, women, and individuals with diverse experiences and perspectives to join our team.

Higher Education is the place to be - and Morton College is the place to be.

Description Summary


The adjunct instructor will teach either a CHM- 100, Fundamentals of Chemistry, CHM- 101 General Chemistry, or CHM206 Organic Chemistry Class to a diverse student population. These courses will be offered during the day and evening. The responsibilities and duties of the instructor may change as the needs of the college arise.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Utilize departmental syllabus template, approved textbooks, and supplemental course materials.
• Submit personalized course syllabus to Deans' Office in electronic format one (1) week prior to course start date.
• Distribute and review comprehensive course syllabus to students no later than the first week of the course.
• Receive, understand, and follow Course Data Form as distributed by Deans' Office.
• Adhere to printed course schedule meeting times and locations.
• Obtain prior approval for any substitute teachers or guest speakers from Deans' Office.
• Maintain grade book in electronic or hard copy format.
• Take and record student Attendance each day.
• Submit accurate and certified Tenth (10th) Day Attendance Verification and Mid-Semester Class Roster or other report to the Deans' Office.
• Give final exam at the time and date indicated on the college's Final Exam Schedule.
• Respond to e-mails from students, staff, and college administrators in a timely manner while classes are in session using assigned college designated e-mail.
• Check assigned college mailbox regularly.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
Master's degree in the discipline or closely related field, or master's degree plus 18 graduate hours in the discipline. Be able to demonstrate the Morton College Core values of Compassion, Equity, Accountability, Innovation, and Excellence

Preferred Qualifications
3 years or more of previous community college or university teaching experience.


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Core Values

Compassion | Equity | Accountability | Innovation | Excellence
Adjunct faculty receive paid holidays, personal leave, and bereavement leave. They may also access tuition waivers based on courses taught and professional development funding. Additional benefits include a complimentary Morton College Fitness Center membership and opportunities for summer teaching.