Physics Adjunct Instructor — Part-Time College Teaching

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

Job summary

Joliet Junior College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor, Physics to teach one or more physics courses for the Fall 2026–Summer 2027 terms. The position is part‑time and reports to the Department Chair within the Natural Science/Physical Education department.

Eligible candidates hold a Master’s degree in physics (or related field) with 18 graduate credits in physics; PhD not required but highly valued. The instructor will provide quality instruction, collaborate with full‑time faculty, and may

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in physics or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate‑level credit hours within physics.
• Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff and community, displaying cultural competence and emotional intelligence.
• Commitment to core values: respect, inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor, well‑being, innovation, and quality.

Responsibilities

• T each classes in the appropriate instructional area.
• Participate in annual student and chair/coordinator evaluations.
• Comply with departmental curriculum, grading standards, attendance policies, textbook choices, assessments, and other established processes.
• Attend classes regularly; return college reports, credentials, and other requested documentation in a timely manner and communicate with staff and chair.
• Comply with FERPA, ADA, and other regulatory obligations; communicate discrepancies to appropriate officials.
• Meet other contractual obligations as spelled out in the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract.

Skills

Teaching adaptability

Commitment to teaching

Cultural competence

Education

Master’s degree in physics or related field

18 graduate‑level credit hours in physics

Job description

Joliet Junior College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor, Physics to teach one or more physics courses for the Fall 2026–Summer 2027 terms. The position is part‑time and reports to the Department Chair within the Natural Science/Physical Education department.

Eligible candidates hold a Master’s degree in physics (or related field) with 18 graduate credits in physics; PhD not required but highly valued. The instructor will provide quality instruction, collaborate with full‑time faculty, and may