Dual Credit Instructor - 2026/2027 at InsideHigherEd

Workweek

Instructor are paid through their school district and their work weeks will vary per semester.

Position Summary

Dual Credit Instructors teach college courses at the high school, covering college content at a rigorous level, allowing students to earn both high school and college credit. All dual credit courses shall be equivalent in course content, rigor, student learning outcomes, syllabi components, and assessment and evaluation of student learning outcomes as courses offered at the College.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

Participate in training provided by the College in course curriculum, assessment methods, and administrative requirements.

Submit a copy of the course syllabus to the College before the first day of class for each section taught.

Deliver instruction using College’s course content and learning objectives.

Provide a copy of the course syllabus to each student enrolled in the dual credit course.

Ensure accurate course rosters.

Complete timely enrollment verification, midterm grading, and final grading in the College’s system.

Schedule course observations with the assigned Observer.

Maintain communication with the College and Career Readiness department, Faculty Liaison, and high school administrators.

Required Qualifications

Employment in local school system required.

Dual Credit Instructors shall meet any of the faculty credential standards allowed by the Higher Learning Commission to determine minimally qualified faculty.

Complete MCC's background check process

Provide I9 documentation to McHenry County College's HR office, in person, upon hire - not required to apply.

For baccalaureate transfer courses (PCS 1.1):
Master’s degree in the course content area, or Master’s degree and 18 graduate credit hours in the course content area.

For career and technical education courses (PCS 1.2):
Bachelor’s degree in the course content area and/or a combination of education, training and tested experience with 2000 hours of industry experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

McHenry County College declares and reaffirms a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. The College will make all decisions regarding admission, employment, participation in educational programs, or activities, without discrimination on grounds of race, color, creed or religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge from military service, or other factors prohibited by law. Decisions regarding employment include hiring, promotion, termination, wages or salaries, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. MCC is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible college community.

To request reasonable accommodation to participate in any aspect of the hiring process, contact Human Resources at [email protected].