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Position Information

Posting NumberF/A140039Position TitleAdjunct Faculty - AnthropologyDepartmentSocial & Behavioral SciencesDivisionAcademic AffairsClassificationAdjunctUnion/Non UnionUnionFull Time / Part Time? Part TimeTemporary? No Posting Detail Information

Posting Date06/30/2018Closing Date09/01/2019Open Until FilledNoSpecial Instructions to Applicants

Ongoing pool of applicants. Department will review applications when positions become available.
Unofficial transcripts MUST be attached to your online application.
Your application will not be considered for further review if your unofficial transcripts and all required documents are not attached.
Reference letters can be attached to your online application or copies e-mailed (mmitchel@jjc.edu) or mailed (Joliet Junior College, Attn: Social/Behavioral Science Dept., 1215 Houbolt Rd., Joliet, IL 60431).
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 –
ANTHROPOLOGY
STATUS: Part time
DEPARTMENT:Social & Behavioral Sciences
DIVISION:Academic Affairs
CLASSIFICATION:Exempt
UNION: Adjunct Faculty
REPORTS TO:Department Chair
PLACEMENT: 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 ANDKEY 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.
2.18 hours of graduate credit in the discipline.
3.Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction.
4.Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1.Master’s Degree in Anthropology.
2.Teaching experience at the collegiate level.
3.Experience at the community college level.
4.Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.
5.Experience in teaching online and/or using course management programs.
6.Experience in course development and assessment, planning, quality and accreditation processes, and committee service.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
1.Standard classroom equipment and software.

WORKING CONDITIONS
1.Classroom teaching environment.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Apply on-line at http://employment.jjc.edu

An equal opportunity/affirmative action college supporting diversity

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Teaching Philosophy
2. List of References
3. Other Document