Job Details

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time
Posted: October 17, 2025
Category: Construction and Building Trades
Location: 15800 S. State Street, South Holland, IL
Job Number: 00067
Department: Building Construction & Industrial Technology
Division: Academic Services

Position Overview

South Suburban College invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty position in the Building Construction & Industrial Technology department. This part-time teaching role focuses on residential building design and energy efficiency. The successful candidate will guide students through designing homes that are safe, comfortable, and energy efficient, while integrating key building science and sustainability principles.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in home design fundamentals with a focus on energy efficiency.

• Teach students to identify and evaluate various insulation materials, heating systems, windows, doors, solar systems, and heat pumps.

• Demonstrate methods to calculate heat gain and loss in residential structures.

• Guide students in determining annual heating costs for different types of homes.

• Utilize the John Krigger & Chris Dorsi, Saturn Energy Auditor Field Guide (2011 or latest edition) as a primary course reference.

• Ensure students understand and apply R-values and U-values for various building components.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, or industry-related certification.

• 3–5 years of professional experience in the construction or building technology field.

• Demonstrated ability to calculate heat loss/gain and total energy performance for residential buildings.

Preferred

• College or commercial teaching experience.

• Proficiency in applying modern energy efficiency standards and residential building science concepts.

Institutional Commitment

South Suburban College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to nondiscrimination in all employment and educational activities. The College provides equal access and advancement opportunities regardless of race, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, or veteran status.

As part of its Affirmative Action Plan, the College actively promotes the creation of opportunities, professional growth, and equitable treatment for all employees and applicants.