Adjunct Instructor, Math

Joliet Junior College; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 1,599,000 - 1,681,000; Part time

Job summary

Joliet Junior College in Joliet, IL seeks an Adjunct Instructor, Math to teach one or more courses in the Math department for the upcoming semester. The position is part-time and reports to the Department Chair.

Qualified applicants hold a Master’s in Math and have expertise with instructional technologies; teaching experience at the collegiate level and with diverse student populations is preferred. Adjunct instructors may teach at other campus sites and must adhere to the adjunct faculty

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Math is required.
• Expertise with instruction technologies.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes in the mathematics area.
• Participate in evaluations of students and staff.
• Follow department curriculum and grading standards.
• Attend classes regularly and communicate with staff.
• Comply with FERPA, ADA, and other regulations.
• Support college mission and values.
• Meet other contractual obligations of adjunct contract.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Instruction technologies

Commitment to teaching

Adaptability

Education

Master's Degree in Math

Tools

Instructional software

Job description

Position Title

Adjunct Instructor, Math

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Adjunct Instructor, Math

STATUS: Part time

DEPARTMENT: Math

DIVISION: Academic Affairs

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

UNION: Adjunct

REPORTS TO: Department Chair

PLACEMENT: Faculty

HIRING 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 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

• Teach classes in appropriate instructional area.
• Participate in annual student and chair/coordinator evaluations.
• Comply with departmental curriculum, grading standards, attendance policies, textbook choices, and assessments, and other established processes.
• Attend classes regularly; return college reports, credentials, and other requested documentation in a timely manner; effectively communicate with appropriate staff.
• Comply with all legal and ethical obligations, including FERPA, ADA, and other regulatory legislations. 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.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in Math.
• Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning.

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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standard classroom equipment and software.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Classroom teaching environment.

FULL TIME/PART TIME

Part time

SCHEDULED HOURS

28