Adjunct Faculty, Kinesiology/Physical Education

Joliet Junior College; United States; On-site; USD 1,523,625 - 1,599,393; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time adjunct faculty union

Compensation per contact hour

Job summary

Joliet Junior College is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member in Kinesiology/Physical Education to teach courses for the Personal Trainer Certificate Program. Candidates should possess at least a Master's degree in Kinesiology or a closely related field, along with teaching experience.

The role requires regular attendance, participation in evaluations, and effective communication with staff. Benefits include a part-time adjunct faculty union membership and compensation as per contact hour.

Qualifications

• One year of teaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Demonstrated commitment to the college’s core values of respect and inclusion.
• Preferably a doctoral degree in Kinesiology or related field.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses for the Personal Trainer Certificate Program.
• Participate in evaluations and comply with departmental policies.
• Attend classes regularly and communicate effectively.

Skills

Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction

Ability to establish effective working relationships

Commitment to teaching and learning

Cultural competence and emotional intelligence

Education

Master’s degree in Kinesiology or closely related field

Tools

Standard classroom equipment

Job description

Position Title: Adjunct Faculty, Kinesiology/Physical Education

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

Adjunct Faculty Hiring Rate Per Contact Hour: Fall 2025 to Summer 2026: $1106.00 if candidate holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and $1161.00 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

Adjunct instructors are hired for one semester to teach one or more courses for which they are qualified. They report to the appropriate Instructional Coordinator and/or Department Chair, provide quality instruction, and work with full‑time faculty in assessing students and following all course guidelines. Willingness to teach at other campus sites and to teach online and/or blended courses is required.

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, 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

• Master’s degree in Kinesiology or closely related field is required.
• One (1) year of teaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence and 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 Kinesiology, or closely related field is preferred.
• Teaching experience at the community college level.
• Licensed Athletic Trainer with practical experience working in the university or community college setting.
• Experience with traditional and non‑traditional students from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience with instruction in muscle theory and resistance training.
• English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
• Demonstrated multicultural competence.

Physical Demands

• Standard classroom equipment and software.

Working Conditions

• Classroom and laboratory teaching environment.

Benefits

• Part‑time adjunct faculty union (if applicable).
• Scheduled hours: 20 per week.
• Compensation per contact hour as listed above.

Benefits are available upon appointment. All other benefits and policies will be fully explained during onboarding.