Adjunct Instructor, Psychology

Joliet Junior College • Joliet, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Adjunct Instructor, Psychology is hired for one semester to teach one or more Psychology courses for which they are qualified. The instructor reports to the Department Chair, provides quality instruction, and works with full-time faculty in assessing students and following course guidelines. Teaching is face-to-face and primarily during the daytime, though some evening hours may be possible. 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 role is part-time in the Social & Behavioral Sciences Department within Academic Affairs. The listed 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 essential responsibilities. Applicants are asked to submit a resume, a cover letter describing their interest, and unofficial transcripts.

The college describes its student population as diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age, and background, and encourages applications from candidates who would enhance faculty diversity.

Requirements

• Master’s degree.
• Eighteen hours of graduate credit in Psychology.
• Two years of teaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Expertise in appropriate instructional technologies.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative, 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.
• Submit a resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts with the application.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Psychology.
• Experience at the community college level.
• Experience working with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience using learning management systems and instructional technologies to support student engagement and learning.
• Experience incorporating current political issues, civic engagement, and real-world applications into course instruction.
• Demonstrated multicultural competence.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of Psychology courses.
• 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 on time; and communicate effectively with appropriate staff and the Department Chair.
• Comply with legal and ethical obligations, including FERPA, ADA, and other applicable regulations, and communicate discrepancies to appropriate officials.
• Further the college’s mission, goals, and core values.
• Meet other contractual obligations specified in the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract.

What This Job Offers

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