Adjunct Faculty, Kinesiology/Physical Education

Joliet Junior College; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 1,599,393 - 1,680,672; Part time

Job summary

Joliet Junior College seeks an adjunct instructor for Kinesiology/Physical Education to teach courses in the Personal Trainer Certificate Program. The position is part-time, with responsibilities including teaching at multiple sites and online or blended formats as needed.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Kinesiology or related field, with collegiate teaching experience and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Kinesiology or closely related field required.
• One year of teaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning.
• Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with staff and community.
• Cultural competence and emotional intelligence essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach a mix of courses for the Personal Trainer Certificate Program, including Group Exercise Instruction and Fitness Assessment.
• Participate in annual student and chair evaluations.
• Comply with departmental curriculum, grading standards, and attendance policies.
• Attend classes regularly and communicate with staff and chair promptly.
• Uphold FERPA, ADA and other regulatory obligations.

Skills

Teaching experience

Cultural competence

Emotional intelligence

Instructional technologies

Education

Master's degree in Kinesiology or related field

One year of collegiate teaching experience

Tools

Instructional technology tools

Job description

Position Title

Adjunct Faculty, Kinesiology/Physical Education

Job Description

POSITION: Adjunct Faculty, Kinesiology/Physical Education

STATUS: Part time

DEPARTMENT: Natural Science/Physical Education

DIVISION: Academic Affairs

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

UNION: Adjunct Faculty-JUAC, IEA-NEA

REPORTS TO: Department Chair

PLACEMENT: Adjunct Faculty

Hiring Rate Per Contact Hour: Fall 2026 to Summer 2027: $1161.00 if candidate holds a Bachelor's or Master's degree and $1220.00 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.

The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff.

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 to teach. The adjunct instructor reports to the appropriate Instructional Coordinator and/or Department Chair; provides quality instruction for the assigned courses. The instructor works with full-time faculty in assessing students and following all course guidelines. Willingness to teach at other campus sites is required and to teach online and/or blended courses. 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

1. Be able to teach a combination of academic courses designed for the Personal Trainer Certificate Program including:
   • Group Exercise Instruction
   • Muscular Resistance Training/Theory and Practice
   • Introduction to Athletic Training
   • Fitness Assessment and Program Design
   • First Aid/AED/CPR
   • Nutrition of Health and Fitness
2. Participate in annual student and chair/coordinator evaluations.
3. Comply with departmental curriculum, grading standards, attendance policies, textbook choices, and assessments, and other established processes.
4. Attend classes regularly; return college reports, credentials, and other requested documentation in a timely manner; effectively communicate with appropriate staff and chair.
5. Comply with all legal and ethical obligations, including FERPA, ADA, and other regulatory legislations. Communicate discrepancies to appropriate officials.
6. Commit to furthering the mission, goals, and core values of the college at all times.
7. Meet other contractual obligations as spelled out in the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master's degree in Kinesiology or closely related field is required.
2. One (1) year of teaching experience at the collegiate level.
3. Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction.
4. Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning.
5. 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.
6. Demonstrated commitment to the college's core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation and quality.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Doctoral Degree in Kinesiology, or closely related field is preferred.
2. Teaching experience at the community college level.
3. Licensed Athletic Trainer with practical experience working in the university or community college setting.
4. Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.
5. Experience with instruction in muscle theory and resistance training.
6. English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
7. Demonstrated multicultural competence.

Physical Demands

Standard classroom equipment and software.

Working Conditions

Classroom and laboratory teaching environment.

Benefits

Click on the link for information about JJC's Benefits: Part Time - Adjunct Faculty-JUAC, IEA-NEA

Full Time/Part Time

Part time

Union (If Applicable)

Adjunct Faculty-JUAC, IEA-NEA

Scheduled Hours

20