Posting Details

Position Information

Posting NumberF/A140019Position TitleAdjunct Faculty - Adult Basic Skills/GEDDepartmentAdult EducationDivisionAcademic AffairsClassificationAdjunctUnion/Non UnionUnionFull Time / Part Time? Part TimeTemporary? No Posting Detail Information

Posting Date06/01/2016Closing DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to Applicants

Ongoing pool of applicants. Department will review applications when positions become available.

Bachelor’s Degree REQUIRED.

Cover letter, resume and unofficial transcripts MUST be attached to your online application.

2 reference letters REQUIRED and can be
e-mailed (lhallida@jjc.edu).

OFFICIAL transcripts REQUIRED prior to hiring. Bring OFFICIAL transcripts at time of interview.

Advertising SummaryLink to Human Resources website

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

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: ADJUNCT FACULTY
ADULT BASIC SKILLS/GED Adult Education and Literacy
(DAEL)
STATUS: Part time
DEPARTMENT: Department of Adult Education
and Literacy (DAEL)
DIVISION: Academic Affairs
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
UNION:Adjunct Faculty
REPORTS TO: Director, Department of Adult
Education and Literacy
PLACEMENT: Placement on salary schedule
is dependent on
qualifications
MINIMUM PAY RATE: Qualifications include
education and related work
experience.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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 staff.

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. The adjunct instructor reports to the appropriate Instructional Coordinator and/or Director, and provides quality instruction for the assigned courses. The instructor works with full-time staff 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 ANDKEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Provide direct and explicit instruction to students in assigned subject area(s)
2.Monitor student progress, report outcomes, and refer students for additional assessments and/or support services
3.Participate in annual student and chair/coordinator evaluations
4.Comply with departmental curriculum, grading standards, attendance policies, textbook choices, assessments, and other established processes.
5.Attend classes regularly; return college reports, credentials, and other requested documentation in a timely manner; effectively communicate with appropriate staff and director.
6.Actively retain students through goal attainment.
7.Comply with all legal and ethical obligations, including FERPA, ADA, and other regulatory legislations. Communicate discrepancies to appropriate officials.
8.Commit to furthering the mission, goals, and core values of the college and the department at all times.
9.Meet other contractual obligations as spelled out in the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract and/or by the department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1.Bachelor’s Degree in Education.
2.Three (3) years of teaching experience in adult education (ABE, GED, ESL) and/or developmental college reading, writing, and/or math. Teacher Certification, certificates, endorsements and related experience will be considered.
3.Experience and/or expertise in instructional/classroom technology.
4.Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning.
5.Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written English.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1.Master’s Degree in Education, Adult Education, or closely related field
2.Elementary, Middle School and/or High School Teacher Certification in subject area (English, Math, Science)
3.Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
1.Normal classroom physical demands.

WORKING CONDITIONS
1.Duties are performed indoors in the usual classroom and/or lab environment.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:Open until filled

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Apply online at http://employment.jjc.edu

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action College Supporting Diversity

HRD3/14

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Education?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Certification or License
3. Other Document
4. List of References