Correctional Adjunct Instructor at Illinois River Correctional Center

Correctional Adjunct Instructor at Illinois River Correctional Center

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Illinois River Correctional Center - Canton, Illinois

Job Type

Department of Corrections/Juvenile Justice

Job Number

202600550

Division

DOC/DJJ

Department

Illinois River Correctional Ct

Opening Date

09/30/2026

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

• Description
• Benefits

Description

Responsible for teaching in discipline areas as assigned by the respective Associate Dean. All instructors are expected to demonstrate a mastery of the subject matter and a commitment to teaching and learning with a focus upon student retention and success.

Description of Essential Functions (critical tasks)

Essential Job Functions:

• Observes supports and enforces the regulations policies and programs of Lake Land College; adheres to the procedures outlined in the Adjunct Faculty Handbook.
• Comply with Illinois Department of Corrections Regulations and procedures.
• Prepares instructional materials including a course syllabus using the syllabus template provided; follows course outlines approved by the College; evaluates and assesses student performance.
• Arrive at work site prior to beginning of established shift signing in and out on designated college and DOC forms.
• Arrive at the classroom prior to the scheduled class time.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner.
• Submits required documentation attendance forms final course grades and other information as requested or required by the associate dean; maintains accurate scholastic student records.
• Remains current with content technology and instructional methods and strategies in the discipline.
• Maintains regular communication with associate dean especially with regard to absences and/or cancelling class.
• Maintain supervision of students in assigned areas and report any issues immediately to security staff and associate dean.
• Assist institutional personnel during emergency situations
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the associate dean.

Specific Functional Job Requirements

Education Requirements:

• Masters Degree in in the discipline.

Experience Requirements:

Minimum of 2,000 hours work experience in the field.

Knowledge:

Demonstrates ability to learn the Lake Land College information systems and processes; maintains all professional credentials required to teach in area of discipline.

Skills:

Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, ability to adapt instruction to various academic levels and learning styles, superior command of the English language, expertise with instructional technology

Personal Requirements:

Open minded, innovative, enthusiastic, positive attitude, and adaptive to new teaching technologies.

Supplemental Information

$1000.00 PER ECH

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY

Part-Time and Adjunct

(For specific details, please refer to summary plan documents and/or board policy.)

Leave Time Hours

Eligible part-time employees earn leave time at a rate of 1 hour for every 40 hours worked. Adjunct staff receive leave time based on how many credit hours are taught.

Tuition Waiver

Lake Land College offers tuition waivers for credit courses of 1 credit hour tuition waiver for every semester completed for a total of up to 3 credit hours per Fiscal Year.

Retirement

Lake Land College employees are members of the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). 8% of your gross earnings will be placed into your SURS account. You will have three plan options to select from-Traditional, Portable, and Retirement Savings Plan. Information will be mailed to your home from SURS. Please be advised that if you do not make an election within 6 months-you will automatically be enrolled in the Traditional Plan, which is the default plan. Elections are irrevocable.

403(b)/457(b) Retirement Savings Plans

Lake Land College offers a voluntary 403(b) plan and a 457(b) plan through Security Benefits. Employees have the option of choosing from a variety of investment funds and can contribute on a pre-tax or post-tax basis. Employees can elect to enroll in a 403(b) and 457(b) plan at any time.

Eligible employees will be automatically enrolled in the SURS/Voya 457 plan at 3% pre-tax, with the ability to opt out or increase their contributions. Each year, employees enrolled in the SURS/Voya 457 plan will be auto escalated by 1%.

Medical Insurance

Part-time employees can inquire about medical insurance through JW Gallagher.

Staff Development

There will be Staff Development sessions on campus in the Fall and Spring semesters. Part-time and adjunct employees are encouraged to participate in these sessions.

Employee Discounts

Bookstore, Library Services, Athletics, Certain Automotive Repairs, Dental Services, Cosmetology Services, Fitness Center, Massage Clinic, YMCA

PT benefits are typically not available for Student and Temporary employees.

Employer Lake Land College

Address 5001 Lake Land Boulevard

Mattoon, Illinois, 61938-9366

Phone 2172345410

Website https://www.lakelandcollege.edu/human-resources/