Adjunct Faculty, General and Organismal Biology

Joliet Junior College; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for General and Organismal Biology. This role involves teaching one or more courses, collaborating with full-time faculty, and ensuring quality instruction. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to teaching, innovative methods, and the ability to engage with diverse student backgrounds. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact students' academic journeys in a supportive community college environment. If you are passionate about education and eager to contribute to student success, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Biology or closely related field required.
• Two years of teaching experience at the collegiate level.

Responsibilities

• Teach sections of General Biology or other biology courses.
• Collaborate with instructors and programs for curriculum support.
• Utilize effective teaching methods in classroom and lab settings.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Cultural Competence

Emotional Intelligence

Innovative Teaching Methods

Education

Master's Degree in Biology

Doctoral Degree in Biology

Tools

Course Management Programs

Job description

Position Title

Adjunct Faculty, General and Organismal Biology

Job Description

POSITION: Adjunct Faculty, General and Organismal Biology

STATUS: Part time

DEPARTMENT: Natural Science/Physical Education

DIVISION: Academic Affairs

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

UNION: Adjunct Faculty

REPORTS TO: Department Chair

PLACEMENT: Placement on salary schedule is dependent on qualifications.

Hiring Rate Per Contact Hour: Fall 2024 to Summer 2025: $1005.00 if candidate holds a Bachelor's or Master's degree and $1056.00 if candidate holds a Ph.D, Ed.D, or J.D.

Hiring Rate Per Contact Hour: Fall 2025 to Summer 2026: $1030.00 if candidate holds a Bachelor's or Master's degree and $1082.00 if candidate holds a Ph.D, Ed.D, or J.D.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Summary

An adjunct community college instructor is an instructor hired for one semester to teach one or more courses for which he/she is qualified. The adjunct instructor reports to the appropriate Instructional Coordinator and/or Director, and provides quality instruction for the assigned courses. The instructor works with full-time staff in assessing students and following all course guidelines. Willingness to teach at other campus sites is required. Adjunct instructors may submit preferences for locations and loads. Position is subject to all terms and provisions of the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract.

Essential Job Duties And Key Responsibilities

• Teach at least one-two sections of General Biology or other biology as needed per semester.
• Work closely with other instructors, special programs, and services within the college to determine placements, curriculum, and academic support.
• Be willing to teach online and/or hybrid courses.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and learning.
• Employ effective and innovative teaching methods in the classroom and laboratory.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.
• Demonstrate strong understanding and commitment to the community college mission.
• Teach at other campus sites as needed.
• Meet other contractual obligations as spelled out in the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Biology or closely related field with emphasis on organismal biology.
• Two (1) years of teaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.
• Demonstrated commitment to the college's core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation and quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree in Biology with emphasis on Organismal Biology, or closely related field.
• Experience at the community college level.
• Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction.
• Experience in teaching online and/or using course management programs.
• Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.
• English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
• Demonstrated multicultural competence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Normal classroom and laboratory (indoor and outdoor) physical demands.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Classroom and laboratory (indoor and outdoor) teaching environment.

Full Time/Part Time

Part time

Scheduled Hours:

28

Benefits

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