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Adjunct Instructor (specialty: Veterinarian or Veterinarian Technology)

Employer
Joliet Junior College
Location
Joliet, IL

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Posting Number F/A140140 Position Title Adjunct Instructor (specialty: Veterinarian or Veterinarian Technology) Department Agriculture and Horticulture Sciences Division Academic Affairs Classification Adjunct Union/Non Union Union Full Time / Part Time? Part Time Temporary? No Posting Detail Information

Posting Date 11/30/2018 Closing Date 02/28/2019 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

All offers of employment are contingent upon the following:
• Satisfactory results of a background check
• Post-offer, pre-employment physical exam in circumstances where the nature of the work renders it appropriate or where Federal law or regulation requires

Advertising Summary

Would you like to work for one of the first choices of employment?

Do you want to be part of a strategic organization?

One that prides itself on educating our future workforce.

Tucked in the middle of a wildlife preserve, bridging the banks of a lake and surrounded by its own Arboretum, Joliet Junior College is an educational community that embraces diversity and promotes personal growth. Each year, more than 35,000 students find the diverse, comprehensive high quality educational experience they are looking for at JJC. We hope that you will take a few minutes to explore the job opportunities we have available and consider becoming a part of this experience.

The recruitment of qualified and diverse faculty and staff is the cornerstone of JJC’s commitment to an innovative, collaborative and inclusive educational community. At JJC, we respect the wealth of knowledge and experience each of our employees brings to the workplace.

Link to Human Resources website

http://www.jjc.edu/about-jjc/college-leadership/administration/human-resources

Job Description

POSITION TITLE:ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR (specialty: veterinarian or veterinary technician )
STATUS:Part time
DEPARTMENT:Agriculture and Horticulture Sciences
DIVISION:Academic Affairs
CLASSIFICATION:Exempt
UNION:Adjunct Faculty
REPORTS TO:Department Chair & Vet Tech coordinator
PLACEMENT: Adjunct Faculty
MINIMUM PAY RATE:Refer to current adjunct faculty contract

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 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.
9. Teach day and/or evening sections of lecture and lab.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1.Graduate from an AVMA accredited college.
2.CVT or DVM, current licensure in the State of Illinois.
3.3 years of clinical experience as a licensed CVT/DVM
4.Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction based on the course outline.
5.Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning.

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 with Power Point.
5.Experience in course development and assessment, planning, quality and accreditation processes, and committee service.
6.Large animals experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
1.Standard classroom equipment and software.

WORKING CONDITIONS
1.Classroom teaching environment.

Application Procedures: “Apply to this Job at employment.jjc.edu”

Application Deadline: February 28, 2019

All offers of employment are contingent upon the following:
• Satisfactory results of a background check
• Post-offer, pre-employment physical exam in circumstances where the nature of the work renders it appropriate or where Federal law or regulation requires

Joliet Junior College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action college supporting diversity.

ANNUAL CLERY SAFETY REPORT (ASR) NOTICE
FIRE SAFETY REPORT (FSA) and
MISSING PERSON POLICY (MPP) FOR STUDENTS RESIDING IN “ON CAMPUS” STUDENT HOUSING

Joliet Junior College is committed to assisting members of the JJC community in providing for their own safety and security. The annual CLERY security compliance document along with the Fire Safety Report (FSR) and the Missing Person Policy (MPP) for students residing in “on campus” student housing is available at the JJC Police Department website :

http://jjc.edu/about/operational/campus-police/Pages/crime-statistics.aspx

along with other safety information. If you would like to receive the ASR, FSR or MPP in booklet form, you may stop by the Campus Police Department located on Main Campus in G 1013 or call Campus Police at 815-280-2234. The website and booklet contain information regarding campus security and personal safety such as crime prevention and reporting, police law enforcement authority, disciplinary procedures and other related security policies. They also contain information about crime statistics for the three previous years for all JJC campuses, property owned and controlled by JJC District 525 and on public property immediately adjacent to JJC campuses.
This information is required by law and is made available by the Joliet Junior College Police Department.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you a graduate from an AVMA accredited college?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have a CVT or DVM; current licensure in the State of Illinois?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Do you have at least three (3) years of clinical experience as a licensed CVT/DVM?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Please share your expertise level in appropriate technologies for instruction based on the course outline and what technologies you have used.

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. * How have you demonstrated a commitment to teaching and learning?

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * Do you have teaching experience at the collegiate level?
    • Yes
    • No
  7. * Do you have teaching experience at the community college level?
    • Yes
    • No
  8. * Do you have experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds?
    • Yes
    • No
  9. * Do you have experience with PowerPoint?
    • Yes
    • No
  10. * Do you have experience in course development and assessment, planning, quality and accreditation processes, and committee service?
    • Yes
    • No
  11. * Do you have large animals experience?
    • Yes
    • No
Applicant Documents Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Unofficial Transcripts
  4. Certification or License
Optional Documents
  1. Other Document

Organization

Working at Joliet Junior College 

Joliet Junior College, the nation's first public community college, offers pre-baccalaureate programs for students planning to transfer to a four-year university. A comprehensive community college, JJC also provides occupational education leading directly to employment, adult education and literacy programs, workforce development services, and student support services.

Tucked in the middle of a wildlife preserve, bridging the banks of a lake and surrounded by its own Arboretum, Joliet Junior College is an educational community that embraces diversity and promotes personal growth. Each year, more than 35,000 students find the diverse, comprehensive high quality educational experience they are looking for at JJC. We hope that you will take a few minutes to explore the job opportunities we have available and consider becoming a part of this experience.

The recruitment of qualified and diverse personnel is the cornerstone of JJC's commitment to an innovative, collaborative and inclusive educational community. At JJC, we respect the wealth of knowledge and experience each of our employees brings to the workplace. The College supports this commitment by providing personnel with excellent terms and conditions of employment, outstanding health and welfare benefits and programs for a secure retirement.

JJC employees work in a wide variety of roles within the college, including faculty, support staff, and administrative positions. With such a diverse range of professions, JJC ensures that a wealth of development opportunities is available to employees. From personal growth, career advancement, and a dynamic and rewarding work atmosphere, employees have the resources they need to achieve a successful and fulfilling career at JJC.

Joliet Junior College's open search procedures allow us to find the best available candidates for positions and to provide a balanced workforce to reflect the ethnic composition of the District we serve.

Company info
Website
Telephone
815-280-2266
Location
1215 Houbolt Rd
Joliet
IL
60433
US

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