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Joliet Junior College

Adjunct Instructor, EEAS (Electrical/Electronic Automated Systems)

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A History or Social Studies Teacher teaches in the social studies fields for elementary to secondary school students. Elementary school teaching focuses on general social studies, with history overview courses starting in middle school. High school focuses on specific courses of study, such as Modern US History. Fields include history, geography, government, and current events.

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Job Description

Position Title:
Adjunct Instructor, EEAS (Electrical/Electronic Automated Systems)
Job Description:
DEPARTMENT
Technical
DIVISION
Academic Affairs
CLASSIFICATION
Exempt UNION:
Adjunct Faculty-JUAC, IEA-NEA
REPORTS TO
Department Chair
PLACEMENT
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 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities. 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 at a time based on the college needs 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.
Course load of no more than 12 contact hours 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.
Bachelor's degree in the field and/or a combination of education, training and tested experience. 2. Three (3) years of work experience with industrial automated systems. 3. Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning. 4. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence. 5. Demonstrated commitment to the college's core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation and quality.
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
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JJC's Benefits:
Part Time -
Adjunct Faculty-JUAC, IEA-NEA Full Time/Part Time:
Part time Union (If Applicable):
Scheduled Hours:
40