Faculty, Political Science
Company: Joliet Junior College
Location: Joliet
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Position Title:Faculty, Political ScienceJob
Description:POSITION: Faculty, Political Science (Tenure track)
DEPARTMENT: Social and Behavioral Sciences
DIVISION: Academic Affairs
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
UNION: 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 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.
For consideration, the following items must be included with your
application:
* A cover letter with your interest in being considered for the
position.
* Resume
* Philosophy of Teaching
* Unofficial Transcripts
* 2 letters of recommendationPOSITION SUMMARYThe Department of
Social and Behavioral Sciences at Joliet Junior College is seeking
a full-time tenure position to teach Political Science. Applicants
should demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching at the
undergraduate level. Ability to adapt to new and changing
situations and demonstrate a positive attitude. They should
demonstrate respect for students, understand learning styles, and
apply understanding to institution-related activities. They should
exhibit integrity, diversity, and open communication. This position
is subject to all terms and provisions of the Joliet Junior College
Faculty Contract. The start date for this position is August
2023.ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES1. Teach
Political Science courses, both survey and advanced classes in
areas of specialization.2. Demonstrate a strong commitment to
teaching and learning.3. Work closely with other instructors,
special programs, and services within the college to determine
placements, curriculum, and academic support.4. Participate in
course development, assessment, accreditation, and planning
activities.5. Participate in appropriate departmental meetings,
recruitment activities, and serve on committees.6. Collaborate with
colleagues to address teaching and community needs.7. Assist
students with academic advising.8. Demonstrate a strong
understanding and commitment to the community college mission.9.
Meet other contractual obligations as spelled out in the Joliet
Junior College Faculty Contract.10. Maintain a thorough knowledge
of the subject matter necessary to teach the assigned course load
and keep informed of developments in related areas.11. Implement a
teaching style and utilize instructional technologies that will
best meet student needs by accomplishing the objectives of the
Social and Behavioral Sciences Department.12. Develop new courses
as directed by student and departmental needs.13. Perform related
duties as assigned.14. Demonstrate commitment to equity and
inclusion related to race academic background socioeconomic status,
ethnicity, religions, sexuality, differing abilities, age, and/or
gender identity.15. 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.16. 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 Political
Science2. Three (3) years of teaching experience at the college
level with a demonstrated commitment to teaching and working with a
diverse student body.3. Proficient in the use of appropriate
technologies for instruction.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS1. Ph.D.
Political Science/Related Field.Full Time/Part Time:Full timeUnion
(If Applicable):Scheduled Hours:40
Keywords: Joliet Junior College, Joliet , Faculty, Political Science, Other , Joliet, Illinois
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