Adjunct Faculty - Adult Basic Skills/GED

Posting Date 04/07/2021 Closing Date 04/20/2021 Open Until Filled Yes Special 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 (mismith@jjc.edu).

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

For full consideration, unofficial transcripts for the required degree (if applicable) must be attached and submitted at the time of application.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the following:

•Post-offer, satisfactory results of pre-employment background check

•Post-offer, satisfactory results of pre-employment Drug Screening for employees that are new to the College

•Post-offer, satisfactory results of pre-employment physical exam in circumstances where the nature of the work renders it appropriate or where Federal law or regulation requires

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

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If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email HR@jjc.edu or call (815) 280-6725.

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Job Details

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

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 AND KEY 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.


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