Part-Time Communication Instructor — Adjunct Faculty

Joliet Junior College; United States; On-site; USD 1,599,393 - 1,680,672; Part time

Job summary

Joliet Junior College seeks an Adjunct Instructor in Communication to teach courses for one semester, reporting to the Department Chair. Willingness to teach at other campus sites is required, and the position is covered by the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Communication and demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning, with expertise in instructional technologies and the ability to work well with diverse student

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Communication or related field.
• 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.
• Demonstrated 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; return college reports, credentials, and other requested documentation in a timely manner; effectively communicate with appropriate staff.
• Comply with all legal and ethical obligations, including FERPA, ADA, and other regulatory legislations.
• 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.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Student engagement

Course management software

Education

Master’s Degree in Communication

Ph.D., Ed.D, or J.D. (preferred for higher pay)

Tools

Course management systems

Job description

Joliet Junior College seeks an Adjunct Instructor in Communication to teach courses for one semester, reporting to the Department Chair. Willingness to teach at other campus sites is required, and the position is covered by the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Communication and demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning, with expertise in instructional technologies and the ability to work well with diverse student