Adjunct Instructor, Mechanical Production Technology

Joliet Junior College•Joliet, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Joliet Junior College is hiring a part-time adjunct instructor for Mechanical Production Technology. Adjunct instructors are hired for one semester to teach one or more courses they are qualified to teach, provide quality instruction, and work with full-time faculty in assessing students and following course guidelines. The position is subject to the terms of the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract. Willingness to teach at other campus sites is required; instructors may submit preferences for locations and course loads. The course load is no more than 12 contact hours in the appropriate instructional area. Instruction may cover physical metallurgy, pyrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy, or alloy development, including hands-on laboratory sessions in microstructural analysis, mechanical testing, and spectroscopy. The instructor develops course syllabi, updates lab manuals, incorporates modern industry trends into lessons, advises students, evaluates student work, and participates in evaluations and established departmental processes. The position is in the Technical Department within Academic Affairs and reports to the Department Chair. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and encourages applications from candidates who would enhance staff diversity.

Requirements

An 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: respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation, and quality.
Willingness to teach at other campus sites.
Ability to work with standard classroom equipment and software and with equipment and tools required for the laboratory portion of the class.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, with at least five years of manufacturing experience involving manual machining, metallurgy, and CNC programming and operation.
Experience at the community college level.
Experience working with 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, including sustainable metal recycling or digital process controls, into lessons.
Guide students through academic coursework, advise on career paths, and supervise undergraduate or graduate thesis or dissertation projects.
Grade exams, lab reports, and projects and provide constructive feedback to support student growth.
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 college reports, credentials, and other requested documentation in a timely manner; and communicate effectively with appropriate staff and the director.
Comply with legal and ethical obligations, including FERPA, ADA, and other applicable regulations, and communicate discrepancies to appropriate officials.
Support the college's mission, goals, and core values and meet other contractual obligations under the adjunct faculty contract.