ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR, (Anatomy/Physiology & Biology)

Joliet Junior College; United States; On-site; USD 12,342 - 12,956; Part time

Job summary

Joliet Junior College invites applications for a part-time faculty position in the Natural Science/Physical Education department. This role focuses on teaching Anatomy & Physiology, requiring a Master's degree and a commitment to the college’s core values.

Responsibilities include attending classes regularly, complying with departmental standards, and fostering effective relationships within the college community. Preferred qualifications include teaching experience and proficiency in both English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with emphasis in Anatomy & Physiology or related field required.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills needed.
• Commitment to college's core values of respect and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes in instructional area.
• Participate in student evaluations.
• Comply with curriculum and grading standards.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Technology for instruction

Education

Master's degree in Biology or Anatomy & Physiology

Job description

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 (Fall 2025-Summer 2026): $1106.00 (Bachelor’s or Master’s), $1161.00 (Ph.D., Ed.D, or J.D.)

Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly 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.

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

• 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.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college.
• Demonstrated commitment to the college’s core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation and quality.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Teaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Experience at the community college level.
• Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience in teaching online and/or using course management programs.
• Experience in course development and assessment, planning, quality and accreditation processes, and committee service.
• English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
• Demonstrated multicultural competence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Standard classroom equipment and software.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Classroom teaching environment.