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How much do online community college instructor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for online community college instructor in Park Ridge, IL is $19.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $19.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an online community college instructor?

Online Community College Instructors are educators who teach courses at the community college level through virtual platforms. They design and deliver course content, facilitate discussions, and assess student progress using online learning management systems. These instructors often work with a diverse student body and use digital tools to engage and support learners remotely. Their role includes providing feedback, answering questions, and fostering an inclusive, interactive online classroom environment.

How does an online community college instructor balance student engagement and course management in a virtual environment?

Online community college instructors often use a combination of interactive discussion boards, timely feedback, and multimedia resources to keep students engaged. Balancing engagement with course management involves setting clear expectations, using learning management systems to automate grading or track participation, and holding regular virtual office hours for student support. Instructors also collaborate with colleagues and instructional designers to enhance course content and address common challenges such as student motivation or technology issues. Effective organization and communication are key to managing these responsibilities successfully.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an online community college instructor?

To thrive as an Online Community College Instructor, you need subject-matter expertise, a relevant master’s degree or higher, and experience in online teaching or instructional design. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) such as Canvas or Blackboard, as well as online assessment tools, is typically required. Strong communication, organization, and engagement skills are essential to foster student participation and support diverse learners remotely. These skills ensure effective online instruction, student success, and positive academic outcomes in a virtual learning environment.

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Adjunct Instructor - Biology

City Colleges of Chicago

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

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ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR - BIOLOGY
MALCOLM X COLLEGE

 

Malcolm X College is currently seeking an Adjunct Instructor to teach Biology. 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 student in critical thinking and problem-solving.

 

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:

  • Any master's degree or higher in the life sciences field
  • 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. 

Malcolm X College has been named a 2024 Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges award winner! NISOD joins Diverse: Issues in Higher Education in recognizing Malcolm X College's best-in-class student and staff recruitment and retention practices, inclusive learning and working environments, and meaningful community service and engagement opportunities.


We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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  • Salary Range: Salary Range: $800-$943 per contact hour

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