Adjunct Instructor, Business Law (On Campus)

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

Job summary

Joliet Junior College seeks an Adjunct Instructor for Business Law to teach on campus. The position is part time and paid per contact hour, under the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract. Candidates must hold an ABA-accredited JD and have at least two years of law practice experience.

The instructor will join the Business Department and collaborate with full-time faculty to assess students and follow course guidelines. Willingness to teach at other campus sites is desired.

Qualifications

• Must have Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• At least two years of law practice experience.
• Available for 2–4 on-campus class assignments Monday–Friday 8:00 am–1:00 pm.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes in Business Law on campus.
• Participate in annual evaluations of students and chair/coordinator.
• Comply with curriculum, grading standards, attendance policies, and assessments.

Skills

Law practice experience

English proficiency

Spanish proficiency

Education

Juris Doctor Degree (ABA-accredited)

Tools

Course management systems

Job description

Position Title:Adjunct Instructor, Business Law (On Campus)Job Description:POSITION TITLE: Adjunct Instructor, Business LawSTATUS: Part time – On CampusDEPARTMENT: BusinessDIVISION: Academic AffairsCLASSIFICATION: ExemptUNION: Adjunct FacultyREPORTS TO: Department ChairPLACEMENT: FacultyHIRING RANGE: 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 responsibilities.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 faculty.POSITION SUMMARYAn 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 RESPONSIBILITIES1. 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 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 QUALIFICATIONS1. Must have Juris Doctor Degree from a law school with full American Bar Association accreditation.2. At least two years of law practice experience3. Available for 2 to 4 class assignments ON CAMPUS on Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 1:00 pm4. 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.5. Demonstrated commitment to the college’s core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation, and quality.6. Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS1. 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 DEMANDS1. Standard classroom equipment and software.WORKING CONDITIONS1. Classroom teaching environment.BENEFITSClick on the link for information about JJC's Benefits: Part Time - Adjunct Faculty-JUAC, IEA-NEAFull Time/Part Time:Part timeUnion (If Applicable):Scheduled Hours:40