Adjunct Instructor, Nursing Education

Posting Date 06/30/2018 Closing Date 12/08/2020 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

Cover letter and resume MUST be attached to your application. Reference letter can be attached to application, e-mail (tmccomb@jjc.edu), or mailed (Nursing/Allied Health Dept., Joliet Junior College, 1215 Houbolt Rd., Joliet, IL 60431).

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Job Details

POSITION TITLE : Adjunct INSTRUCTOR, NURSING EDUCATION

STATUS : Adjunct
DEPARTMENT : Nursing, Allied Health, & Emergency Services
DIVISION : Academic Affairs
UNION : Adjunct
CLASSIFICATION : Exempt
REPORTS TO: Department Chair
PLACEMENT :
MINIMUM PAY RATE : in accordance with adjunct faculty contract

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

POSITION SUMMARY
Adapt to new and changing situations and demonstrate a positive attitude. Demonstrate respect for students; understand learning styles and apply understanding to institution-related activities; demonstrate integrity and promote diversity and open communications. Position is subject to all terms and provisions of the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract. Course assignments may be late afternoon, evening, Saturday, and at branch campuses or satellite centers.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Teach introductory and advanced classes in nursing practicum.
2. Participate in course development, assessment, accreditation, and planning activities.
3. Be willing to teach online and/or blended courses.
4. Participate in appropriate departmental meetings.
5. Demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and learning.
6. Possess and maintain a thorough knowledge of the subject matter necessary to the assigned course load; and keep informed of current trends in the field of nursing and health care.
7. Demonstrate strong understanding and commitment to the community college mission.
8. Teach classes during non-traditional times (evenings and weekends) and at clinical and other campus sites as needed.
9. Meet other contractual obligations as spelled out in the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.


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