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Adjunct Faculty - Art Instructor

Illinois Central College · East Peoria, IL · Part time

Posted Aug 4, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about an art course you have taught or would like to teach. How did you structure it?

What they are checking: Whether they can organize a course that builds skills week by week.

Tell me about your own studio practice and how it shapes your teaching.

What they are checking: Whether they are an active artist who brings real experience into the classroom.

What would you do

You must follow the college's institutional syllabus. How do you add your own approach while staying within it?

What they are checking: Whether they can respect required course outcomes while still teaching with energy and ideas.

Your class has art majors and students taking it for general education. How do you teach both?

What they are checking: Whether they can challenge serious students while welcoming beginners.

How would you use office hours to support students who are struggling?

What they are checking: Whether they see office hours as a real tool for student success.

A student says they are just not creative. What do you tell them?

What they are checking: Whether they can encourage reluctant students and show that skills can be learned.

About the work

How do you give critique to a beginning art student without crushing their confidence?

What they are checking: Whether they can give honest, specific feedback that helps students grow.

How do you grade creative work fairly?

What they are checking: Whether they use clear rubrics so grades are consistent and students understand them.

How do you keep students safe with materials or tools in an art studio?

What they are checking: Whether they know how to handle studio materials and tools safely.

How would you include art history or other cultures in a studio class?

What they are checking: Whether they can give students context and examples from many traditions.

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The full job description

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Position Title: Adjunct Faculty - Art Instructor Campus: East Peoria Campus Employment Type: Adjunct Faculty, FacultyPart time Department: Arts & Behavioral Sciences (JM - Faculty) Start Date: 08/04/2026 Job Description: Summary Illinois Central College is looking for Adjunct Faculty to teach art courses. Day and Evening course schedules are available. If courses are available, adjuncts may continue to teach for future semesters. Adjunct Faculty are primarily responsible for instructing assigned courses meeting classroom standards. The Adjunct Faculty must follow institutional syllabi. Additionally, Adjunct Faculty will be required to maintain office hours to best ensure student success. Adjunct Faculty teach on a part-time basis up to 12 contact hours per semester. For information on compensation please click the link below. Article - Adjunct Faculty Compensatio... Applicants must be a resident of Illinois at the time of hire. For submitting a complete application, please include a resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts. Essential Functions This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Instruct and coordinate courses including lecture and/or lab-based classes ensuring all necessary materials and tools are readily available and that safety standards are met, when appropriate. • Follow syllabi for assigned courses communicating the expectations and schedule for the classwork. • Maintain office hours and availability. • Communicate with students working to ensure student success. • Collaborate with Faculty and Staff to continuously improve and adapt the student experience to meet the needs of the student, community and institution. • Perform related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities. • Master's degree in art, Studio Art and/or Art History; OR Master's degree with 18 graduate credit hours in Art, Studio Art and/or Art History. Preferred Qualifications • Experience instructing, tutoring, or similarly teaching in Art, Studio Art and/or Art History. • Experience working in higher education. EEOC Statement Illinois Central College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, order of protection status, use of VESSA rights, genetic information, military or veteran status (including discharge status), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Illinois Central College offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees, including: • paid time off; • 11 paid holidays; 2 floating holidays • medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance; • tuition waivers for employee, spouse and dependent children; • on-site childcare center; • 403(b) retirement plans; and • State University Retirement System pension plan. To learn more about full-time health care benefits at ICC.

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