Adjunct Instructor, Certified Nursing Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fringe benefits including retirement benefits

Holidays and personal time

Job summary

Joliet Junior College is seeking a part-time Adjunct Instructor for the Certified Nursing Assistant program. This role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and RN licensure in Illinois. Instructors will teach courses for one semester, ensuring compliance with course guidelines and departmental policies.

The position also emphasizes collaboration with faculty, participating in evaluations, and fostering a commitment to the college's diverse community.

Applications from candidates enhancing diversity are highly encouraged.

Qualifications

• Expertise in using instructional technologies.
• Commitment to the college's core values of respect and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes in the appropriate instructional area.
• Participate in annual evaluations.
• Comply with departmental curriculum and policies.
• Attend classes regularly and communicate effectively.

Skills

Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships

Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning

English and Spanish proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Registered Nurse in Illinois

Job description

Adjunct Instructor, Certified Nursing Assistant

Position Title: Adjunct Instructor, Certified Nursing Assistant
Status: Part time
Department: Nursing 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 2025 to Summer 2026): $1106.00 for candidates holding a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree; $1161.00 for candidates holding 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 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.

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 to assess students and follow all course guidelines. Willingness to teach at other campus sites is required.

Essential Job Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Teach classes in the appropriate instructional area.
• Participate in annual student and chair/coordinator evaluations.
• Comply with departmental curriculum, grading standards, attendance policies, textbook choices, assessments, and other established processes.
• Attend classes regularly and submit college reports, credentials, and other requested documentation in a timely manner; effectively communicate with appropriate staff and chair.
• Comply with all legal and ethical obligations, including FERPA, ADA, and other regulatory legislation; communicate discrepancies to appropriate officials.
• Commit to furthering the mission, goals, and core values of the college at all times.
• Meet other contractual obligations as spelled out in the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) with completion of State‑Approved Train‑the‑Trainer and Evaluator Workshop.
• Registered Nurse in Illinois.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning.
• Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction.
• 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

• 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.