Part-time Faculty Information


Photo: Phil Dembinski '08.

The experience part-time faculty bring to the classroom are a valuable part of the education students receive at Columbia College Chicago. The resources and programs listed throughout the Faculty Development Portfolio website are available to all faculty (both full- and part-time) unless otherwise noted. This section of the site is specific to part-time faculty teaching at Columbia and aggregates a number of links and resources specific to this faculty cohort.   

Academic Personnel SharePoint site

The Academic Personnel SharePoint is a useful site where you can find resources for all faculty including the Faculty Manual, Student Course Evaluations, Contact lists, Faculty Annual Activity Report (FAAR), and more.  

Faculty Resources for Instruction website 

The Faculty Resources for Instruction website provides a broad range of technological information and pedagogical resources to support faculty at Columbia College Chicago.  

New Part-Time Faculty 

Once hired, new part-time faculty are invited to our New Faculty Orientation which includes both online trainings and real-time components. For more information, visit our New Faculty Orientation webpage as well as the New Faculty FAQ.

Columbia College Faculty Union  

As a part-time faculty member at the college, you can become a member of the CFAC Union. To learn more, visit the CFAC Website. 

CCC and CFAC Collective Bargaining Agreement 2023-2027

Part-time Faculty Development Grants 

In accordance with Columbia's contract with CFAC, the college has set aside funds designated to support part-time faculty professional development. For more information, visit our Part-time Faculty Development Grant Intranet page.  

School Contacts
For questions and resources related to your school, a list of staff to contact in each school is provided below.

Schools of Fashion, Design, and Visual Arts 
Philip von Zweck
Academic Manager
Phone: 312-369-7428
Email: pvonzweck@colum.edu
School of Business and Entrepreneurship
Monika Jaiswal-Oliver
Academic Manager
Phone: 312-369-7796
Email: mjaiswaloliver@colum.edu
Schools of Theatre and Dance, Audio and Music
Daniel Drake
Director of Academic Operations
Phone: 312-369-8321
Email: ddrake@colum.edu
School of Communication and Culture
Devon Polderman
Academic Manager
Phone: 312-369-8775
Email: dpolderman@colum.edu
School of Film and Television
Jennifer Albin
Director of Academic Operations 
Phone: 312-369-6784
Email: jalbin@colum.edu

 

CFAC Office Contact Information
600 S. Michigan Ave. 13th floor, 1309B.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Phone: (312) 369-7485
Email: info@pfac.org

Teaching and Professional Resources
Both experienced and new faculty alike can benefit from staying current on what peers are doing in the classroom and in the profession. Below is a compilation of guides and examples of resources that may help faculty with teaching and their professional development. Be sure to check out the resources in the 21st Century Academic section as well.

For instructional videos, ranging from beginner to advanced, on utilizing a plethora of teaching technologies (including Canvas), check out Lynda.com. Through Lynda.com, Columbia faculty have access to a staggering number of videos on using technology in the classroom or for creative and scholarly work.

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