Faculty, General and Organismal Biology

Joliet Junior College•Joliet, IL

10d•$63,770 - $113,632

About The Position

Joliet Junior College is hiring a full-time, tenure-track Faculty member in General and Organismal Biology for its Natural Science/Physical Education Department within Academic Affairs. The successful candidate will have a strong biological sciences background, adapt to changing situations, and demonstrate a positive attitude, respect for students, integrity, diversity, and open communication. The standard teaching load is 15 credit hours per semester. Assignments may include late afternoons, evenings, Saturdays, branch campuses, and satellite centers. The position is subject to the terms of the Joliet Junior College faculty contract. The faculty member will teach General Biology, Organismal Biology, and other biology courses as needed; contribute to course development, assessment, accreditation, and planning; and work with colleagues and college programs and services to support student placement, curriculum, and academic success. The role may involve online or hybrid instruction, teaching at other campus sites, departmental and recruitment activities, and committee service. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to teaching and learning and to the community college mission. The hiring range for the 2026/2027 academic year is $63,770–$113,632 annually for nine months. Salary schedule placement depends on qualifications. The position reports to the Department Chair. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Biology or a closely related field with an emphasis on organismal biology.
Two years of collegiate-level teaching experience.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with college and community members, displaying 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.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree in Biology with an emphasis on Organismal Biology, or a closely related field.
Community college experience.
Experience with natural area ecological restoration.
Expertise in appropriate instructional technologies.
Experience teaching online and/or using course management programs.
Experience in course development and assessment, planning, quality and accreditation processes, and committee service.
Experience teaching traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.
English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
Demonstrated multicultural competence.

Responsibilities

Teach at least three sections of General Biology and/or Organismal Biology, and other biology courses as needed.
Work with other instructors, special programs, and college services on student placements, curriculum, and academic support.
Participate in course development, assessment, accreditation, and planning activities.
Be willing to teach online and/or hybrid courses.
Participate in departmental meetings and recruitment activities and serve on committees.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and learning.
Use effective and innovative teaching methods in classroom and laboratory instruction.
Demonstrate commitment to the community college mission.
Teach at other campus sites as needed.
Meet other contractual obligations described in the Joliet Junior College full-time faculty contract.