Part-Time Physical Geography Instructor

Joliet Junior College; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 1,599,000 - 1,681,000; Part time

Job summary

Joliet Junior College seeks an Adjunct Instructor for Physical Geography (Weather and Climate, Landforms) to teach one or more courses for which qualified. The role reports to the Department Chair and may require teaching at multiple campus sites.

The position is part-time, with a per-contact-hour hiring rate of $1,161.00 (Bachelor's/Master's) or $1,220.00 (Ph.D./Ed.D/J.D.) for Fall 2026–Summer 2027. Candidates must hold a Master’s or higher in Geography or related field.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geography or closely related field with at least 18 graduate level credit hours within Physical Geography/Meteorology.
• Proficiency with instructional technologies.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with colleagues.
• 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 and communicate with staff and chair.
• Comply with FERPA, ADA and other regulatory obligations.
• Commit to advancing the college's mission and values.
• Meet other contractual obligations as per adjunct faculty contract.

Skills

Instruction technology

Collaborative work

Commitment to diversity/inclusion

Teaching commitment

Education

Master's degree in Geography

Tools

Course management systems

Job description

Joliet Junior College seeks an Adjunct Instructor for Physical Geography (Weather and Climate, Landforms) to teach one or more courses for which qualified. The role reports to the Department Chair and may require teaching at multiple campus sites.

The position is part-time, with a per-contact-hour hiring rate of $1,161.00 (Bachelor's/Master's) or $1,220.00 (Ph.D./Ed.D/J.D.) for Fall 2026–Summer 2027. Candidates must hold a Master’s or higher in Geography or related field.