ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR, (Anatomy/Physiology & Biology)

Joliet Junior College; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 1,523,625 - 1,599,393; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Discounts/reimbursement for classes

Job summary

A community college in Illinois is seeking a part-time Adjunct Instructor for Anatomy/Physiology & Biology. The role involves teaching courses, participating in evaluations, and complying with curriculum standards. Candidates should have a master's degree in Biology or a related field and strong interpersonal skills. This position offers competitive pay based on education and experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Biology with emphasis in Anatomy & Physiology or related field.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes in appropriate instructional area.
• Participate in student evaluations.
• Comply with departmental curriculum and grading standards.
• Attend classes regularly and communicate effectively with staff.

Skills

Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills

Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Commitment to the college's core values

Education

Master's degree in Biology or closely related field

Minimum of 18 graduate-level credit hours in Anatomy & Physiology

Job description

Position Title

Adjunct Instructor, Anatomy/Physiology & Biology

Job Description

Position Title: Adjunct Instructor, (Anatomy/Physiology & Biology)

Status: Part time

Department: Natural Science/Physical Education

Division: Academic Affairs

Classification: Exempt

Union: Adjunct-JUAC, IEA-NEA

Reports To: Department Chair

Placement: Faculty

Hiring Range: 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.

Competitive starting pay is dependent on education and experience. Joliet Junior College offers regular full-time positions with a variety of fringe benefits including health insurance, retirement benefits, holidays, personal time, and other discounts/reimbursement for classes.

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. 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. Teach classes in appropriate instructional area.
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.
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.
8. Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master's degree in Biology with an emphasis in Anatomy & Physiology, or a degree in Anatomy & Physiology or a closely related field, including a minimum of 18 graduate-level credit hours in Anatomy & Physiology.
2. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
3. Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction
4. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college.
5. 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. Teaching experience at the collegiate level.
2. Experience at the community college level.
3. Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.
4. Experience in teaching online and/or using course management programs.
5. Experience in course development and assessment, planning, quality and accreditation processes, and committee service.
6. English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
7. Demonstrated multicultural competence.

Physical Demands

Standard classroom equipment and software.

Working Conditions

Classroom 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)

Scheduled Hours

28