Adjunct Instructor, English, Philosophy, and World Languages

Joliet Junior College; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 11,215 - 11,784; Part time

Job summary

A community college is seeking an experienced Adjunct Instructor for English, Philosophy, and World Languages. This part-time role requires a Master's Degree and expertise in teaching. Adjunct instructors are expected to provide quality instruction and participate in evaluations. Proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred. The college values diversity and encourages applications from candidates able to enhance its faculty.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required.
• Ability to teach classes in appropriate instructional area.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes in appropriate instructional area.
• Participate in annual evaluations.
• Comply with departmental standards.

Skills

Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction

Commitment to teaching and learning

Ability to establish cooperative working relationships

Cultural competence

English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency

Education

Master's Degree in discipline

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Adjunct Instructor, English, Philosophy, and World Languages

Job Description: POSITION TITLE: Adjunct Instructor, English, Philosophy, and World Languages
STATUS: Part time
DEPARTMENT: English, Philosophy, and World Languages
DIVISION: Academic Affairs
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
UNION: Adjunct Faculty-JUAC, IEA-NEA
REPORTS TO: Department Chair
PLACEMENT: Adjunct Faculty
HIRING RANGE: Fall 2024 to Summer 2025: $1005.00 if candidate holds a Bachelor's or Master's degree and $1056.00 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 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 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

1. Master0;s Degree in discipline.
2. Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction.
3. Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning.
4. 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.

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

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Full Time/Part Time

Part time

Union (If Applicable)

Scheduled Hours

28