Adjunct Instructor, Process Control and Instrumentation

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

Job summary

Joliet Junior College seeks an Adjunct Instructor for Process Control and Instrumentation in the Technical Department. This part-time (one semester at a time) position reports to the Department Chair and Instructional Coordinator and may require teaching at other campus sites.

The role emphasizes quality instruction and alignment with course guidelines and assessments. Instructors collaborate with full-time faculty to evaluate students and adhere to the adjunct faculty contract, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the field and/or a combination of education, training and tested experience.
• Three (3) years of work experience with industrial automated systems.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning.
• Ability to establish cooperative relationships with college and community members.
• Commitment to the college's core values.

Responsibilities

• Course load of no more than 12 contact hours in the instructional area.
• Participate in annual student and chair/coordinator evaluations.
• Comply with curriculum, grading, attendance, textbook choices and assessments.
• Attend classes regularly and communicate with staff and chair.
• Comply with FERPA, ADA and regulatory obligations.
• Support the college's mission, goals and values.
• Meet other obligations as outlined in the adjunct contract.

Skills

Teaching ability

Cultural competence

Emotional intelligence

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in the field

Job description

Position Title:

Adjunct Instructor, Process Control and Instrumentation

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE: Adjunct Instructor, Process Control and Instrumentation

STATUS: Part time

DEPARTMENT: Technical

DIVISION: Academic Affairs

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

UNION: Adjunct Faculty-JUAC, IEA-NEA

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 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 RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1.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 QUALIFICATIONS

• 1.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 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

• Standard classroom equipment and software.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Classroom teaching environment.

BENEFITS

Full Time/Part Time: Part time

Union (If Applicable):

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