Adjunct Faculty, Anatomy and Physiology

Company: Joliet Junior College
Location: Joliet
Posted on: September 17, 2023

Job Description:

Position Title:Adjunct Faculty, Anatomy and PhysiologyJob 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 SUMMARYAdapt 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. Course assignments may be late afternoon, evening, Saturday, and at branch campuses or satellite centers. Position is subject to all terms and provisions of the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract.ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES1. Teach one to two courses in Human Anatomy & Physiology, Human Biology and other biology as needed.2. Work closely with other instructors and special programs and services within the college to determine placements, curriculum, and academic support.3. Be willing to teach online and/or blended courses.4. Demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and learning.5. Teach at other campus sites as needed.6. Meet other contractual obligations as spelled out in the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract.7. 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.8. Demonstrated commitment to the college's core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation and quality.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS1. Master's Degree in Anatomy and Physiology, Biology with emphasis on Anatomy and Physiology, or closely related field is required.2. One (1) years of teaching experience at the collegiate level.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS1. Doctoral Degree in Anatomy and Physiology, Biology with emphasis on Anatomy and Physiology, or closely related field is preferred.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 physical demands.WORKING CONDITIONS1. Classroom and laboratory teaching environment.APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply on-line at Full Time/Part Time:Part timeUnion (If Applicable):Scheduled Hours:28

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