FACULTY, (EEAS )

Joliet Junior College; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading college in Joliet is seeking a full-time faculty member for the Electrical and Electronics Technologies program. The role involves teaching, curriculum development, and student support. Candidates should possess a strong commitment to teaching and diversity, with a minimum of an Associate's Degree and relevant work experience. Competitive salary and benefits are offered based on qualifications.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Holidays

Personal Time

Discounts/Reimbursement for Classes

Qualifications

• Three years of work experience with industrial automated systems.
• Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach EEAS courses in electrical and electronics technologies.
• Conduct course development and assessment activities.
• Assist students with academic advising and job placement.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Cultural Competence

Emotional Intelligence

Education

Associate's Degree in Electrical or Related Fields

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation Products

National Electric Code

Job description

Position Title:

FACULTY, (EEAS )

Job Description:

POSITION: FACULTY, (EEAS )
STATUS: Full time Tenure track
DEPARTMENT: Technical
DIVISION: Academic Affairs
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
UNION: Faculty - AFT Local 604
REPORTS TO: Department Chair
PLACEMENT: Placement on salary schedule is dependent on qualifications.
HIRING RANGE: Base Compensation Hiring Range for 2025/2026 Academic Year: $61,912-$110,322/annually (9 months).
Base Compensation Hiring Range for 2026/2027 Academic Year: $63,770-$113,632/annually (9 months).

Compensation placement based on education and related teaching/work experience.

Competitive starting pay is dependent on education and experience. JJC offers regular full-time positions a variety of fringe benefits including health insurance, retirement benefits, holidays, personal time, and other discounts/reimbursement for classes

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

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 staff.

POSITION SUMMARY
Adapt to new and changing situations and demonstrate a positive attitude. Demonstrate respect for students; understand learning styles and apply understanding to institution-related activities; demonstrate integrity and promote diversity and open communications. Fifteen credit hours a semester constitute a standard load. Course assignments may be late afternoon, evening, Saturday, and at branch campuses or satellite centers. Position is subject to all terms and provisions of the Joliet Junior College faculty contract.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Teach EEAS courses in a variety of subject areas in the fields of electrical and electronics technologies.
2.Work closely with other instructors and special programs and services within the college to determine placements, curriculum, and academic support.
3.Conduct focused course development, assessment, accreditation, and planning activities, emphasizing on the current and developing technologies.
4.Participate in appropriate departmental meetings and recruitment activities; serve on committees.
5.Assist students with academic advising.
6.Demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and learning.
7.Demonstrate strong understanding and commitment to the community college mission.
8.Teach at other campus sites as needed.
10.Develop and modify curriculum as necessary to maintain an articulated and industry specific program of study.
11.Develop classroom and lab materials as required.
12.Remain current in the field by attending courses, workshops, etc.
13.Communicate with high schools, colleges and industry representatives.
14.Assist students in job placement.
15.Meet other contractual obligations as spelled out in the Joliet Junior College faculty contract.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1.Associate's Degree in electrical or related fields
2.Three (3) years of work experience (field experience only, academic experience such as a TA or lab assistant does not apply) with industrial automated systems.
3.Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds
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.Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
2.Professional licensure in electrical or control engineering.
3.Two (2) years of teaching experience at the collegiate level.
4.Three (3) years of experience in programming, installing and troubleshooting Rockwell Automation Products and software.
5.A proficient in three or more of the following subjects: motors, electromechanical controls, A.C. variable frequency drives, programmable logic controllers, robotics and alternate energy (solar)
6.Demonstrated building automation control and design experience.
7.Electrical license or a strong knowledge of National Electric Code.
8.English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
9.Demonstrated multicultural competence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
1.Normal classroom physical demands.
2.Ability to lift 40 pounds

WORKING CONDITIONS
1.Classroom teaching environment.
2.Lab teaching environment

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Union (If Applicable):

Scheduled Hours:

40

Benefits

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