Adjunct Faculty, General and Organismal Biology
Company: Joliet Junior College
Location: Romeoville
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
Position Title:Adjunct Faculty, General and Organismal
BiologyJob Description:POSITION: Adjunct Faculty, General and
Organismal Biology
STATUS: Part time
DEPARTMENT: Natural Science/Physical Education
DIVISION: Academic Affairs
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
UNION: Adjunct Faculty
REPORTS TO: Department Chair
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 SUMMARYAn
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 ad loads.
Position is subject to all terms and provisions of the Joliet
Junior College adjunct faculty contract.Provide direct and explicit
instruction to students in assigned subject area(s) Monitor student
progress, report outcomes, and refer students for additional
assessments and/or support services Participate in annual student
and chair/coordinator evaluations Comply with departmental
curriculum, grading standards, attendance policies, textbook
choices, assessments, and other established processes. Attend
classes regularly; return college reports, credentials, and other
requested documentation in a timely manner; effectively communicate
with appropriate staff and director. Actively retain students
through goal attainment Comply with all legal and ethical
obligations, including FERPA, ADA, and other regulatory
legislations. Communicate discrepancies to appropriate officials.
Commit to furthering the mission, goals, and core values of the
college and the department at all times Meet other contractual
obligations as spelled out in the Joliet Junior College adjunct
faculty contract and/or by the department.ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES1. Teach at least one-two sections of General
Biology or other biology as needed per semester.2. Work closely
with other instructors, special programs, and services within the
college to determine placements, curriculum, and academic
support.3. Be willing to teach online and/or hybrid courses.4.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and learning.5. Employ
effective and innovative teaching methods in the classroom and
laboratory.6. 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.7. Demonstrate strong understanding and commitment to
the community college mission.8. Teach at other campus sites as
needed.9. Meet other contractual obligations as spelled out in the
Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract.MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS1. Master's Degree in Biology or closely related
field with emphasis on organismal biology.2. Two (1) years of
teaching experience at the collegiate level.3. 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.4.Demonstrated
commitment to the college's core values of respect and inclusion,
sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being,
innovation and quality.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS1. Doctoral Degree
in Biology with emphasis on Organismal Biology, or closely related
field.2. Experience at the community college level.3. Expertise in
appropriate technologies for instruction.4. Experience in teaching
online and/or using course management programs.5. Experience with
traditional and non-traditional students from diverse
backgrounds.6. English and Spanish verbal and written communication
proficiency.7. Demonstrated multicultural competence.PHYSICAL
DEMANDS 1. Normal classroom and laboratory (indoor and outdoor)
physical demands.WORKING CONDITIONS1. Classroom and laboratory
(indoor and outdoor) teaching environment.Full Time/Part Time:Part
timeUnion (If Applicable):Scheduled Hours:28
Keywords: Joliet Junior College, Mount Prospect , Adjunct Faculty, General and Organismal Biology, Other , Romeoville, Illinois
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