Adjunct Professor of Instruction Benefits

Columbia College Chicago adjunct faculty are eligible to enroll in the following benefits:

CCC Tuition Remission

You are eligible to receive undergraduate tuition remission at Columbia equal to the number of credit hours taught up to a maximum of six credit hours per semester. These credits may be used in the semester earned or within one year from the time earned.

If your dependents are degree-seeking they may also receive tuition remission equal to the number of credit hours you are teaching up to a maximum of three credit hours per semester. These credits must be used in the semester in which they are earned. You will be asked to provide proof of dependent status. 

For important information regarding this benefit read the CCC Tuition Remission Policy in the Intranet/HR site. To enroll you must complete a CCC Tuition Remission Application prior to the start of the semester you wish to use the tuition remission benefit or you will forfeit the tuition remission benefit and be responsible for the full cost of the course(s).

Commuter Benefit Program

You can set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for your qualified transportation expenses (CTA, Metra, parking) that you incur commuting between your home and Columbia. IRS regulations do not allow this benefit to be used for anyone other than you. 

WageWorks provides easy online enrollment and account management. You can enroll, increase/decrease deductions, and cancel your enrollment at any time at www.wageworks.com. 

For more information about the commuter benefit program visit WageWorks FAQ page.

Tax Deferred Savings Plan

You have a choice of two supplemental retirement plans, TIAA and Fidelity, that provide tax-deferred savings and let you save money for retirement. 

While the investment details may vary, they both work the same way:  money goes straight from your paycheck to an investment account, reducing your current income taxes.  Your contributions won't be taxable until you withdraw them at retirement.

Columbia College Chicago provides Adjunct Professors of Instruction the following benefits:

Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA): The college partners with Liferaft to provide an ICHRA to active eligible employees. An ICHRA is an account set up by the college to directly reimburse you for qualifying health insurance premiums for you and your eligible dependents. To qualify for an ICHRA you must be enrolled in an individual health coverage health insurance without tax credits to participate, plans must not be linked to an employer or group plan, eligible plans are typically purchased on healthcare.gov or state insurance websites, if you already have a qualifying plan, you do not need to change plans and being a dependent on a qualifying plan satisfies the coverage requirement. Spouses and dependents must also be enrolled in a qualifying coverage to submit claims for their health premiums.

Wellness Progam: The college has partnered with Aon to provide a non-health insurance wellness membership program.  The program offers a variety of benefit options for you and your spouse/domestic partner and eligible IRS dependents. You will have access to trained customer service associates to address questions and provide assistance. Wellness benefits include: physician and counseling (telemedicine, patient advocacy, medical bill negotiation, life events counseling, eDoc America, 24/7 nurse line. Discount medical and wellness benefits (vision & dental savings, chiropractic care, lab services, pre-paid diagnostic imaging, CVS Minute Clinic discount). Prescription savings (retail, Rx savings/open formulary). Not all services are available in all states.

Commuter Benefits: Set aside pre-tax dollars for your commuter expenses (CTA/RTA, and parking). Enroll prior to the 10th of the month for an effective date of the 1st of the following month. You can set aside up to annual IRS allowed per month deduction for transit and/or partking expenses. 

Employee Discount Program: PerkSpot is a trusted discount program providing access to exclusive and unbeatable deals from top brands across 25+ savings categories. From apparel and food to home and auto, the saving opportunities are endless.  PerkSpot is a one-stop online shop with exclusive discounts that help you save money on many of your favorite national and local merchants. It is completely free and optimized for use on any device desktops, tablets, and phones.

Save for Retirement: Set aside money, up to the annual IRS maximum, for your retirement on a tax-deferred basis with TIAA. When you save through a tax-deferred savings plan (TDSP), your savings are not declared as current income for tax purposes. This reduces your reportable income, thus lowering your taxes and making more money available for savings. In addition, the earnings on the TDSP accumulate tax free until retirement. When you begin to receive your accumulated savings in the TDSP after retirement, you will usually pay less taxes because your total income will be lower. You can also set aside after-tax money for retirement by enrollling in a TIAA ROTH plan. 

Tuition Remission: Tuition remission at Columbia College Chicago is available to employees and eligible dependents who complete an online tuition remission form in MyC Self Service/PeopleSoft, prior to the start of the semester in question. Employees are eligible for up to a maximum of 6 credit hours. These credits may be used in the semester earned or within 1 year from the time accrued. Dependents are eligible for up to 3 credit hours. These credits must be used in the semester in which the employee earned them.

Employee Assistance Program: Professional and confidential counseling services are available for employees and family members to assist with work, family, grief, depression, and drug or alcohol abuse issues. Resources include telephone crisis line and online access.

For more detailed information, employees can visit the Human Resources website (login required).