Adjunct Instructor, Physics

Joliet Junior College; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 1,599,393 - 1,680,672; Part time

Job summary

Joliet Junior College invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor in Physics to teach one or more courses for which the candidate is qualified. The role reports to a coordinator or chair and collaborates with full-time faculty to assess students and adhere to course guidelines.

Willingness to teach at other campus sites is expected, and adjunct contracts govern the position. Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree in physics or related field with 18 graduate credit hours in Physics,

Qualifications

• Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning.
• Ability to establish cooperative working relationships and cultural competence.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes in appropriate instructional area.
• Participate in annual evaluations of students and chair/coordinator.
• Comply with curriculum, grading, attendance policies, and course assessments.
• Attend classes regularly and communicate with staff and chair.
• Comply with FERPA, ADA, and other regulations; report discrepancies.
• Support Joliet Junior College mission and values.
• Meet other contractual obligations described in the adjunct faculty contract.

Skills

Instructional technology

Teaching commitment

Cultural competence

Emotional intelligence

Spanish language proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Physics or closely related field

18 graduate credit hours in Physics

Job description

Position Title

Adjunct Instructor, Physics

Hiring Information

Part time

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

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

EEO Statement

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

• 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 and chair.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in physics or closely related field with at least 18 graduate level credit hours within the area of Physics.
• Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

Benefits available for Part Time - Adjunct Faculty as indicated by the Joliet Junior College contract.