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

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

Job summary

Joliet Junior College seeks an Adjunct Instructor for Physical Geography (Weather and Climate, Landforms) to teach one or more courses for which qualified. The role reports to the Department Chair and may require teaching at multiple campus sites.

The position is part-time, with a per-contact-hour hiring rate of $1,161.00 (Bachelor's/Master's) or $1,220.00 (Ph.D./Ed.D/J.D.) for Fall 2026–Summer 2027. Candidates must hold a Master’s or higher in Geography or related field.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geography or closely related field with at least 18 graduate level credit hours within Physical Geography/Meteorology.
• Proficiency with instructional technologies.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with colleagues.
• Commitment to the college's core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation and quality.

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.
• Attend classes regularly and communicate with staff and chair.
• Comply with FERPA, ADA and other regulatory obligations.
• Commit to advancing the college's mission and values.
• Meet other contractual obligations as per adjunct faculty contract.

Skills

Instruction technology

Collaborative work

Commitment to diversity/inclusion

Teaching commitment

Education

Master's degree in Geography

Tools

Course management systems

Job description

Position Title

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

Job Description

STATUS: Part time
DEPARTMENT: Natural Science/Physical Education
DIVISION: Academic Affairs
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
UNION: Adjunct Faculty
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 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.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 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

• 1.Standard classroom equipment and software.

Working Conditions

• 1.Classroom teaching environment.

Full Time/Part Time

Part time

Scheduled Hours

15