Adjunct Instructor, Adult Education and Literacy (DAEL)

Joliet Junior College • Joliet, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Joliet Junior College is hiring a part-time adjunct instructor for the Department of Adult Education and Literacy. The instructor is hired for one semester to teach one or more courses in their qualified subject areas, provide quality instruction, and work with full-time staff to assess students and follow course guidelines. Willingness to teach at other campus sites is required; instructors may submit preferences for locations and ad loads. The position is subject to the terms and provisions of the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract.

The hiring rate per contact hour for Fall 2026 to Summer 2027 is $1,161 for candidates with a bachelor’s or master’s degree, and $1,220 for candidates with a Ph.D., Ed.D., or J.D. Salary schedule placement depends on qualifications. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The college serves a diverse student population and encourages applications from candidates who would enhance staff diversity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a closely related field.
• Three years of teaching experience in adult education (ABE, GED, ESL) and/or developmental college reading, writing, and/or math; certifications, certificates, endorsements, and related experience will be considered.
• Experience and/or expertise in instructional or classroom technology.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning.
• Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written English.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with college and community members, demonstrating cultural competence and emotional intelligence.
• Demonstrated commitment to the college’s core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation, and quality.
• Availability to work Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Willingness to teach at other campus sites.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Education, Adult Education, or a closely related field.
• Elementary, middle school, or high school teacher certification and/or ESL/Bilingual education endorsement.
• Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.
• English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
• Demonstrated multicultural competence.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and explicit instruction to students in assigned subject areas.
• Monitor student progress, report outcomes, and refer students for additional assessments or support services.
• Participate in annual student and chair/coordinator evaluations.
• Follow departmental curriculum, grading standards, attendance policies, textbook choices, assessments, and established processes.
• Attend classes regularly; return college reports, credentials, and other requested documentation promptly; and communicate effectively with appropriate staff and the director.
• Actively retain students through goal attainment.
• Comply with legal and ethical obligations, including FERPA and ADA, and communicate discrepancies to appropriate officials.
• Support the mission, goals, and core values of the college and department.
• Meet contractual obligations established by the adjunct faculty contract and/or department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level