Part-Time Communications Instructor — College Teaching

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

Job summary

Joliet Junior College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor in Communication to teach one or more courses for which qualified. The role reports to the Department Chair and offers part-time employment for a semester, with possible locations and loads to be determined.

The college emphasizes FERPA, ADA compliance, inclusivity, and professional collaboration. Minimum qualifications include a Master’s in Communication or related field, and demonstrated commitment to teaching.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Communication, Speech or Speech Communication (Mass Communication and Public Relations are not acceptable).
• 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, and other established processes.
• 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.

Education

Master’s Degree in Communication, Speech or Speech Communication

Job description

Joliet Junior College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor in Communication to teach one or more courses for which qualified. The role reports to the Department Chair and offers part-time employment for a semester, with possible locations and loads to be determined.

The college emphasizes FERPA, ADA compliance, inclusivity, and professional collaboration. Minimum qualifications include a Master’s in Communication or related field, and demonstrated commitment to teaching.