Adjunct Instructor, English, Philosophy, and World Languages

Joliet Junior College • Joliet, IL

126d • $1,005 - $1,056

About The Position

The Adjunct Instructor for English, Philosophy, and World Languages is a part-time position within the Academic Affairs division at Joliet Junior College. The instructor is responsible for teaching one or more courses for which they are qualified, reporting to the Department Chair. The role requires compliance with departmental guidelines and participation in evaluations. The position is subject to the terms of the adjunct faculty contract and may require teaching at various campus sites. The college values diversity and encourages applications from candidates who can enhance the faculty's diversity.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in discipline.
• Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community.
• Demonstrated commitment to the college’s core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation and quality.

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.
• Experience in teaching online and/or using course management programs.
• 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 appropriate instructional area.
• Participate in annual student and chair/coordinator evaluations.
• Comply with departmental curriculum, grading standards, attendance policies, textbook choices, and assessments.
• Attend classes regularly and return college reports, credentials, and other requested documentation in a timely manner.
• Effectively communicate with appropriate staff and chair.
• Comply with all legal and ethical obligations, including FERPA, ADA, and other regulatory legislations.
• Commit to furthering the mission, goals, and core values of the college.
• Meet other contractual obligations as spelled out in the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract.

Benefits

• Part-time employment with a competitive salary based on qualifications.
• Access to JJC's benefits for part-time adjunct faculty.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree