Adjunct Instructor, Library Technical Assistant

Position Title:

Adjunct Instructor, Library Technical Assistant

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE:tAdjunct Instructor, Library Technical Assistant
STATUS:t Part time
DEPARTMENT: Library
DIVISION: Academic Affairs
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
UNION: Adjunct Faculty Union
REPORTS TO: Department Chair
PLACEMENT: Facultyt
MINIMUM PAY RATE:tPer Union 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 AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach classes in appropriate instructional area.
  
  
• Participate in annual student and chair/coordinator evaluations.
  
  
• Demonstrate a commitment to the use of current and emerging technologies in the classroom as appropriate.
  
  
• Demonstrate a commitment to learn how and develop courses using iCampus standards as appropriate.
  
  
• Comply with departmental curriculum, grading standards, attendance policies, textbook choices, and 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 chair.
  
  
• Comply with all legal and ethical obligations, including FERPA, ADA, and other regulatory legislations. Communicate discrepancies to appropriate officials.
  
  
• Communicate discrepancies to appropriate officials. Commit to furthering the mission, goals, and core values of the college at all times.
  
  
• Meet other contractual obligations as spelled out in the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract.
  
  
• Perform related duties as assigned.
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program.
  
  
• Minimum three (3) years professional experience in a library setting.
  
  
• Expertise with appropriate technologies for instruction.
  
  
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning and the community college mission.
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Teaching experience at the community college level in a variety of formats.
  
  
• Knowledge of current trends in Library Science and related technologies.
  
  
• Experience in a public library setting.
  
  
• Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.
  
  
• Experience in teaching online and/or using course management programs.
  
  
• Experience in course development and assessment, planning, quality and accreditation processes, and committee service.
  
  
• English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
  
  
• Demonstrated multicultural competence.
  
  
• 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.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Standard classroom and remote equipment and software.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Classroom and remote teaching environment.

Full Time/Part Time:

Part time

Union (If Applicable):

Scheduled Hours:

28
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