Job Description:

 

 

 

 

 

An adjunct community college instructor is an instructor hired for one semester to teach one or more courses for which he/she is qualified to teach. The adjunct instructor reports to the appropriate Instructional Coordinator and/or Department Chair; provides quality instruction for the assigned courses. The instructor works with full-time faculty in assessing students and following all course guidelines. Willingness to teach at other campus sites is required. Adjunct instructors may submit preferences for locations and loads. Position is subject to all terms and provisions of the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract.

 

 

 

1. Teach classes in appropriate instructional area.

2. Participate in annual student and chair/coordinator evaluations.

3. Comply with departmental curriculum, grading standards, attendance policies, textbook choices, and assessments, and other established processes.

4. Attend classes regularly; return college reports, credentials, and other requested documentation in a timely manner; effectively communicate with appropriate staff and chair.

5. Comply with all legal and ethical obligations, including FERPA, ADA, and other regulatory legislations. Communicate discrepancies to appropriate officials.

6. Commit to furthering the mission, goals, and core values of the college at all times.

7. Meet other contractual obligations as spelled out in the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract.

8. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.

 

 

 

1. Masters Degree in appropriate discipline.

2. Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction.

3. Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning.

 

1. Teaching experience at the collegiate level.

2. Experience at the community college level.

3. Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.

4. Experience in teaching online and/or using course management programs.

5. English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.

6. Demonstrated multicultural competence.

7. Experience in course development and assessment, planning, quality and accreditation processes, and committee service.

 

 

 

1. Standard classroom equipment and software.

 

 

 

 

1. Classroom teaching environment.

 

 

Full Time/Part Time: Part time

Union (If Applicable):

 

 

Scheduled Hours: 28