Adjunct Instructor, Library Technical Assistant

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. All instruction is delivered online. 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. Teach classes in appropriate instructional area.
2. Participate in annual student and chair/coordinator evaluations.
3. Demonstrate a commitment to the use of current and emerging technologies in the classroom as appropriate.
4. Comply with departmental curriculum, grading standards, attendance policies, textbook choices, and 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 chair.
6. Comply with all legal and ethical obligations, including FERPA, ADA, and other regulatory legislations. Communicate discrepancies to appropriate officials.
7. Commit to furthering the mission, goals, and core values of the college at all times.
8. Meet other contractual obligations as spelled out in the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master's Degree in Library and/or Information Science from an ALA accredited program.
2. Minimum three (3) years professional experience in a library setting appropriate to the course content.
3. Expertise with appropriate technologies for instruction.
4. Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning.
5. 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.
6. Demonstrated commitment to the college's core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation and quality.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Teaching experience at the community college level.
2. Knowledge of current trends in Library Science and related technologies.
3. Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.
4. Experience with using course management programs and/or teaching online.
5. Experience in course development and assessment.
6. Experience and knowledge in academic and/or special libraries or cataloging and classification.
7. English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
8. Demonstrated multicultural competence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Standard classroom equipment and software.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Online classroom environment.

BENEFITS

Click on the link for information about JJC's Benefits: Part Time - Adjunct Faculty-JUAC, IEA-NEA

Full Time/Part Time: Part time
Union (If Applicable):
Scheduled Hours: 28

Working at Joliet Junior College

Joliet Junior College, the nation's first public community college, offers pre-baccalaureate programs for students planning to transfer to a four-year university. A comprehensive community college, JJC also provides occupational education leading directly to employment, adult education and literacy programs, workforce development services, and student support services.

Tucked in the middle of a wildlife preserve, bridging the banks of a lake and surrounded by its own Arboretum, Joliet Junior College is an educational community that embraces diversity and promotes personal growth. Each year, more than 35,000 students find the diverse, comprehensive high quality educational experience they are looking for at JJC. We hope that you will take a few minutes to explore the job opportunities we have available and consider becoming a part of this experience.

The recruitment of qualified and diverse personnel is the cornerstone of JJC's commitment to an innovative, collaborative and inclusive educational community. At JJC, we respect the wealth of knowledge and experience each of our employees brings to the workplace. The College supports this commitment by providing personnel with excellent terms and conditions of employment, outstanding health and welfare benefits and programs for a secure retirement.

JJC employees work in a wide variety of roles within the college, including faculty, support staff, and administrative positions. With such a diverse range of professions, JJC ensures that a wealth of development opportunities is available to employees. From personal growth, career advancement, and a dynamic and rewarding work atmosphere, employees have the resources they need to achieve a successful and fulfilling career at JJC.

Joliet Junior College's open search procedures allow us to find the best available candidates for positions and to provide a balanced workforce to reflect the ethnic composition of the District we serve.

Company info

Website: https://employment.jjc.edu/
Telephone: 815-280-2266
Location: 1215 Houbolt Rd, Joliet, IL 60433, United States