Part-Time Physics Instructor (Adjunct) — Inspire Students

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

Job summary

Joliet Junior College invites applications for an adjunct instructor position in Physics. The role involves teaching one or more physics courses for which the candidate is qualified, coordinating with full-time faculty, and contributing to student assessments and course compliance.

The adjunct instructor will teach with a focus on quality instruction, meet departmental expectations, and may teach at other campus sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in physics or closely related field required.
• At least 18 graduate-level credit hours within Physics.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning.
• Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with colleagues and community, with cultural competence and EI.
• Commitment to the college’s core values of respect, inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation and quality.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes in the physics area.
• Participate in annual evaluations of students and chairs/coordinators.
• Adhere to department curriculum, grading standards, attendance policies, textbook choices, and assessments.
• Attend classes regularly and communicate with staff and chair in a timely manner.
• Comply with FERPA, ADA and other regulatory obligations and report discrepancies.
• Support the college mission and values in all activities.
• Meet other contractual obligations as outlined in the adjunct faculty contract.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Cultural competence

Emotional intelligence

Education

Master's degree in Physics

18 graduate credit hours in Physics

Tools

Instruction technologies

Job description

Joliet Junior College invites applications for an adjunct instructor position in Physics. The role involves teaching one or more physics courses for which the candidate is qualified, coordinating with full-time faculty, and contributing to student assessments and course compliance.

The adjunct instructor will teach with a focus on quality instruction, meet departmental expectations, and may teach at other campus sites as needed.