Adjunct Professor Jobs in Illinois
Adjunct Professor jobs in Illinois are concentrated in Chicago, Champaign-Urbana, and Rockford, where the University of Illinois System, City Colleges of Chicago, and Loyola University maintain some of the largest adjunct rosters in the Midwest. Demand is strongest in business administration, nursing and allied health, computer science, and English composition, reflecting both workforce needs and large undergraduate enrollment. Illinois draws instructors at every level, from first-time adjuncts building a classroom record to experienced faculty seeking additional sections. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR - PEDIATRICS
MALCOLM X COLLEGE
Malcolm X College is currently seeking Adjunct Instructors to teach Pediatric Nursing. If you have passion for teaching and learning and are committed to the mission of the community college, consider joining our team. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in the classroom by developing and using effective teaching strategies that meet students’ diverse needs and engage the students in critical thinking and problem-solving.
These adjunct roles may be expected to work at a clinical site such as a partner hospital or long-term care facility.
The City Colleges of Chicago School of Nursing (CCCSON) program prepares nursing students for the role of the professional registered nurse. CCCSON combines nursing theory and practices with general education. Students are provided clinical experiences and caring for individuals for all ages, through skills lab, simulation, and clinical settings throughout Chicago and surrounding suburbs.
The mission of Malcolm X College is to provide accessible liberal arts and health-focused education that fosters personal and professional achievement. To fulfill this mission, we focus on the following core values: accountability, community, diversity, empowerment, learning, and respect.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Design courses to meet learning outcomes and promote students’ active participation in their own learning.
- Create an effective learning environment that fosters students’ intellectual curiosity and helps students to problem solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies.
- Employ a variety of formative and summative assessments to ensure that classroom instruction leads to student learning and the attainment of the student learning outcomes for the course.
- Help students reach their academic, personal and career goals and foster a safe environment that respects the diversity of people and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student’s ability to learn.
- Contribute to and provide leadership in the student’s academic and professional communities and promote collaboration and teamwork among members of these communities.
- Present effective instruction to students based upon approved course syllabi.
- Assess and grade students based upon legitimate assessment factors.
- Maintain and submit student attendance records and student grades.
- Hold one hour of student conference time per week for every course section taught.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s of Science in Nursing degree required
- Doctorate in Nursing degree preferred (DNP or PhD)
- Current unencumbered Illinois RN license required
- At least 2 years' experience in clinical nursing practice required
- Knowledge of Brightspace Learning Management System or similar Learning Management System, preferred
- Prior experience with online teaching (via Zoom) and/or online teaching certification is strongly preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse group of staff and students, required
- Experience with a diverse, multi-lingual student population is desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college
When applying, please attach your unofficial transcripts and include any scholarship work, publications, committee work, and other relevant engagements in your cover letter.
Salary Range: $800 - $943 per contact hour
The rate paid is in accordance with City Colleges approved salary scale.
Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!
- Salary Range: Salary Range: $800-$943 per contact hour
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in adjunct professor jobs across Illinois.
- Master's degree or higher in the subject area you will teach
- Relevant professional or industry experience in your discipline
- Ability to teach on-campus, hybrid, or fully online course sections
- Familiarity with a learning management system such as Canvas or Blackboard
- Strong written communication skills for student feedback and course documentation
- Willingness to attend departmental orientations and faculty development sessions
Adjunct Professor Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a adjunct professor in Illinois?
Most Illinois colleges and universities require a master's degree in your teaching field as the baseline credential, with a doctorate preferred for upper-division courses. Illinois does not issue a state teaching license for college-level instruction, so hiring decisions rest entirely with each institution. Community colleges in the Illinois Community College System often post open adjunct pools where you apply by department, submit transcripts, and complete a short onboarding process before being assigned sections.
Which companies hire adjunct professors in Illinois?
Illinois adjunct professor roles are posted by North Park University, SIUE, and OSF HealthCare and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's dense network of community colleges, private universities, and regional public campuses means openings appear year-round across a wide range of disciplines.
Which Illinois cities have the most adjunct professor jobs?
Chicago, Peoria, and Edwardsville post the most adjunct professor openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates because it is home to the City Colleges of Chicago system, dozens of private universities, and large professional programs in law, business, and healthcare, while Champaign-Urbana reflects the University of Illinois's scale and Rockford's openings are driven by Rock Valley College and its healthcare-focused programs.
Are there remote adjunct professor jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and they are more common than in most teaching fields. About 0% of adjunct professor openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting steady growth in online course offerings at both community colleges and four-year institutions. Fully online sections tend to cluster in general education subjects like writing, math, and introductory business, where course delivery does not require a physical lab or studio.
How can I get hired as a adjunct professor in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to an adjunct pool at one of Illinois's 48 community colleges, where departments regularly bring in working professionals to teach introductory courses. City Colleges of Chicago and Harper College, for example, actively recruit candidates whose industry background compensates for limited classroom time. Teaching one or two sections per semester builds the course evaluations and syllabi that four-year institutions look for. Completing a teaching certificate through the Illinois Online Network can also strengthen an application from a first-time instructor.
Where can I find and apply to adjunct professor jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to adjunct professor jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from colleges and universities throughout the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your discipline and schedule, and apply directly to each position that fits.
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