Adjunct Instructor, Process Control and Instrumentation

Joliet-Junior-College; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 1,161 - 1,220; Part time

Job summary

Joliet Junior College seeks an Adjunct Instructor to teach Process Control and Instrumentation. The role supports diverse students, collaborates with full-time faculty, and reports to the Department Chair.

The position may require teaching at other campus sites and aligns with the adjunct contract terms. Responsibilities include delivering quality instruction, assessing students, and adhering to department guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of work experience with industrial automated systems.
• Commitment to teaching and learning and ability to work with diverse students.
• Ability to collaborate with college staff and show cultural competence.
• Commitment to the college’s values of respect, inclusion and quality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a course load of no more than 12 contact hours per term.
• Participate in annual evaluations for students and department chair/coordinator.
• Adhere to curriculum, grading standards, attendance policies, and assessments.
• Attend classes regularly and communicate with staff and chair about documentation.
• Comply with FERPA, ADA and applicable regulations and report discrepancies.
• Support the college mission and values in all activities.
• Fulfill other contractual obligations per adjunct faculty contract.

Skills

Demonstrated commitment to teaching

Cultural competence

Emotional intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree in field

Combination of education, training and tested experience

Job description

Position Title:Adjunct Instructor, Process Control and InstrumentationJob Description:POSITION TITLE: Adjunct Instructor, Process Control and InstrumentationSTATUS: Part timeDEPARTMENT: TechnicalDIVISION: Academic AffairsCLASSIFICATION: ExemptUNION: Adjunct Faculty-JUAC, IEA-NEAREPORTS 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 at a time based on the college needs 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. Course load of no more than 12 contact hours 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. Bachelor’s degree in the field and/or a combination of education, training and tested experience.2. Three (3) years of work experience with industrial automated systems.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 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 competence.PHYSICAL 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:0