Adjunct Instructor, English, Philosophy, and World Languages
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LocationMain Campus, Joliet, IL
Work modeon-site
Typepart-time
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentEnglish, Philosophy, and World Languages
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedJul 2, 2026 · 4mo ago
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Master's Degree in discipline
Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction
Teaching experience at the collegiate level
Experience at the community college level
Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds
Experience in teaching online and/or using course management programs
Experience in course development and assessment, planning, quality and accreditation processes, and committee service
English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency
Demonstrated multicultural competence
Position Title:
Adjunct Instructor, English, Philosophy, and World Languages
Job Description:
POSITION TITLE: Adjunct Instructor, English, Philosophy, and World Languages
STATUS: Part time
DEPARTMENT: English, Philosophy, and World Languages
DIVISION: Academic Affairs
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
UNION: Adjunct Faculty-JUAC, IEA-NEA
REPORTS TO: Department Chair
PLACEMENT: Adjunct Faculty
HIRING RANGE: Hiring Rate Per Contact Hour: Fall 2026 to Summer 2027: $1161.00 if candidate holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and $1220.00 if candidate holds a Ph.D., Ed.D, or J.D.z
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.
About the company
The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its faculty.
POSITION SUMMARY
An adjunct community college instructor is an instructor hired for one semester to teach one or more courses for which he/she is qualified to teach. The adjunct instructor reports to the appropriate Instructional Coordinator and/or Department Chair; provides quality instruction for the assigned courses. The instructor works with full-time faculty in assessing students and following all course guidelines. Willingness to teach at other campus sites is required. Adjunct instructors may submit preferences for locations and loads. Position is subject to all terms and provisions of the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1.
Teach classes in appropriate instructional area.
2.
Participate in annual student and chair/coordinator evaluations.
3.
Comply with departmental curriculum, grading standards, attendance policies, textbook choices, and assessments, and other established processes.
4.
Attend classes regularly; return college reports, credentials, and other requested documentation in a timely manner; effectively communicate with appropriate staff and chair.
5.
Comply with all legal and ethical obligations, including FERPA, ADA, and other regulatory legislations. Communicate discrepancies to appropriate officials.
6.
Commit to furthering the mission, goals, and core values of the college at all times.
7.
Meet other contractual obligations as spelled out in the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1.
Master’s Degree in discipline.
2.
Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1.
Teaching experience at the collegiate level.
2.
Experience at the community college level.
3.
Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.
4.
Experience in teaching online and/or using course management programs.
5.
Experience in course development and assessment, planning, quality and accreditation processes, and committee service.
6.
English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
7.
Demonstrated multicultural competence.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
1.
Standard classroom equipment and software.
WORKING CONDITIONS
1.
Classroom teaching environment.
BENEFITS
Click on the link for information about JJC’s Benefits: Part Time - Adjunct Faculty-JUAC, IEA-NEA
Full Time/Part Time:
Part time
Union (If Applicable):
Scheduled Hours:
28