Adjunct Instructor, Physical Geography (Weather and Climate, Landforms)

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

Job summary

Joliet Junior College seeks an Adjunct Instructor in Physical Geography (Weather and Climate, Landforms) to teach one or more courses per semester. The adjunct reports to the Department Chair and works with full-time faculty to assess students and follow course guidelines.

Willingness to teach at other campus sites is required; adjunct instructors may submit preferences for locations and loads. Position is part-time and governed by the adjunct faculty contract.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Geography or closely related field with at least 18 graduate level credit hours in Physical Geography or Meteorology.
• Demonstrated expertise with technologies for instruction.
• Commitment to teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes in the physical geography instructional area.
• Participate in annual student and chair/coordinator evaluations.
• Comply with curriculum, grading standards, attendance policies, textbook choices, and assessments.
• Attend classes regularly and timely submit required documentation.
• Comply with FERPA, ADA and other regulatory obligations.
• Support the college mission, goals, and core values.
• Meet other contractual obligations as defined in the adjunct faculty contract.

Education

Master's Degree in Geography or closely related field with 18 graduate level credit hours in Physical Geography / Meteorology

Tools

Instruction technologies

Job description

Position Title:Adjunct Instructor, Physical Geography (Weather and Climate, Landforms)Job Description:POSITION TITLE: Adjunct Instructor, Physical Geography (Weather and Climate, Landforms)STATUS: Part timeDEPARTMENT: Natural Science/Physical EducationDIVISION: 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. Master's Degree in Geography, or closely related field with at least 18 graduate level credit hours within the area of Physical Geography, Meteorology.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.5. Demonstrated commitment to the college’s core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation and quality.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 competencePHYSICAL 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:15