Adjunct Instructor, Mechanical Production Technology

Joliet Junior College•Joliet, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The adjunct instructor is hired for one semester to teach one or more courses for which they are qualified. The instructor provides quality instruction, works with full-time faculty in assessing students, and follows course guidelines. Willingness to teach at other campus sites is required; 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. The course load is no more than 12 contact hours in the appropriate instructional area.

Requirements

Industry credential or certificate, an Associate’s Degree in Manufacturing Technology, or a combination of education, training, and tested experience.
One year or 2,080 hours of expertise in CNC programming.
Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction.
Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, with at least five years of manufacturing experience in manual machining, metallurgy, and CNC programming and operation.
Experience at the community college level.
Experience teaching traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.
Experience 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 undergraduate or graduate lectures or vocational training modules on physical metallurgy, pyrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy, or alloy development.
Lead hands-on lab sessions covering microstructural analysis, mechanical testing such as tensile testing, and spectroscopy.
Design course syllabi, update lab manuals, and incorporate modern industry trends into lessons.
Guide students through coursework, advise on career paths, and supervise undergraduate or graduate thesis or dissertation projects.
Grade exams, lab reports, and projects, providing constructive feedback.
Participate in annual student and chair/coordinator evaluations.
Follow departmental curriculum, grading standards, attendance policies, textbook choices, assessments, and other established processes.
Attend classes regularly, submit requested reports, credentials, and documentation promptly, and communicate effectively with appropriate staff and the director.
Comply with legal and ethical obligations, including FERPA and ADA, and communicate discrepancies to appropriate officials.
Support the college's mission, goals, and core values.
Meet other contractual obligations specified in the adjunct faculty contract.