We accept application materials for part-time adjunct instructors on an ongoing basis for all subjects. Instructional departments assess the need for additional adjunct faculty on a semester-to-semester basis, review application materials as positions become available, and contact qualified candidates accordingly.

Please see our Employment Opportunities for known areas of specific need for adjunct faculty, if any.

Successful candidates may be expected to teach a variety of courses in the discipline as assigned.

• Master's degree in the subject taught is typically required for academic courses
• Appropriate work experience and educational background is required for technology courses
• AVAILABILITY TO BE PRESENT ON CAMPUS AS NEEDED

• Successful teaching experience, especially at the college level

Adjunct faculty shall be compensated per Equated Contact Hours (ECH) of instruction. The current rate of compensation per ECH for new Adjunct Faculty is $982.

Heartland Community College is an equal opportunity institution.

HCC values equity, diversity and inclusion. We create a collegial and welcoming culture by taking collective responsibility in the creation, protection, and enhancement of an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus community.

EMPLOYEE LEAVE
Paid Leave: Adjunct Faculty shall be eligible for one hour per term of paid leave for each contact hour of load in a given term, which leave shall be noncumulative from academic term to academic term and may be used without stating the reason for the leave. Whenever possible, the Faculty Member shall give prior notice to the Supervising Administrator of his or her intention to use said leave.

Bereavement and Legal Leave: Refer to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for Adjunct Faculty.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
With prior approval of the appropriate Supervising Administrator, Adjunct Faculty may be absent from class with pay to attend workshops, conferences, or seminars directly related to their work at the College. Unless a greater amount is approved by the Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs, the College shall pay up to $400 per fiscal year for workshop, conference, or seminar for fees and expenses incurred by the Faculty Member, which may be requested from a pool not to exceed $12,000 per fiscal year. For Adjunct Faculty in Tiers 2 and above, the professional development allowance may also include memberships in professional organizations, books, subscriptions, publications related to the Faculty Member’s academic discipline, documentation of successful completion of a college-level course that advances the Adjunct Faculty Member’s professional development, or other professional development as approved by the Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs or designee.

RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Retirement System: State Universities Retirement System (SURS)-choice of Traditional, Portable, or Retirement Savings Plan with 8% pre-tax payroll deduction

Savings Plan: SURS Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) 457(b) – automatic enrollment with pre-tax payroll deduction (3%). Ability to opt out within 30 days of hire

Tax-sheltered Annuity Plan: 403(b) plan permitting voluntary salary reductions within IRS rules

OTHER BENEFITS
Tuition Waiver: HCC 100% tuition waiver for employee and HCC Continuing Education course fee waiver (up to $100) for employee. Spouse or Civil Union Partner and dependent(s) of Adjunct Faculty in Tier 2 and above are eligible for HCC 50% tuition waiver.

Licensure Expenses: Upon request of the Faculty Member, the Supervising Administrator may authorize payment of up to $50 per license or license renewal fee in circumstances where the Supervising Administrator determines that licensure is required to teach an assigned class or would be beneficial to the instruction of such class.

Vision Discount Programs: American Vision Center, McLean County Eye Center, and Bard Optical

Employee Identification Card: Access to HCC Fitness and Recreation Center, HCC Library, and Bloomington- Normal Public Transit System (Connect Transit)

Benefits listed are subject to change. Specific benefits may be dependent upon employment classification, duration of employment, full-time or part-time work status, etc.

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