Adjunct Instructor, Accounting

Joliet Junior College•Romeoville, IL

About The Position

An adjunct community college instructor is hired for one semester to teach one or more courses in their qualified subject area. The instructor provides quality instruction for assigned courses and works with full-time faculty in assessing students and following course guidelines. Willingness to teach at other campus sites is required; adjunct instructors may submit preferences for locations and course loads. The position is subject to the terms and provisions of the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities. The position is part-time in the Business Department within Academic Affairs, classified as exempt, and placed in the faculty group. The instructor reports to the Department Chair. The hiring rate per contact hour for Fall 2026 to Summer 2027 is $1,161 for candidates holding a bachelor's or master's degree and $1,220 for candidates holding a Ph.D., Ed.D., or J.D. The college serves a diverse student population and encourages applications from candidates who would enhance faculty diversity.

Requirements

Current designation as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), an M.B.A. degree, or a master's degree in Accounting.
Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction.
Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning.
Demonstrated commitment to the college's core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation, and quality.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with college and community members, displaying cultural competence and emotional intelligence.
Willingness to teach at other campus sites.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience at the collegiate level.
Experience at the community college level.
Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.
Qualification to teach online and hybrid courses through training or actual teaching in those formats.
Experience in course development and assessment, planning, quality and accreditation processes, and committee service.
English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
Demonstrated multicultural competence.

Responsibilities

Teach classes in the appropriate instructional area.
Participate in annual student and chair/coordinator evaluations.
Comply with departmental curriculum, grading standards, attendance policies, textbook choices, assessments, and other established processes.
Attend classes regularly; return college reports, credentials, and other requested documentation in a timely manner; and communicate effectively with appropriate staff and the chair.
Comply with legal and ethical obligations, including FERPA, ADA, and other regulatory legislation, and communicate discrepancies to appropriate officials.
Further the mission, goals, and core values of the college.
Meet other contractual obligations specified in the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract.