Adjunct Instructor, Political Science

About the role

• POSITION TITLE: Adjunct Instructor, Political Science
• STATUS: Part time - Teach Face to Face Daytime (No Online)
• DEPARTMENT: Social & Behavioral Sciences
• DIVISION: Academic Affairs
• CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
• UNION: Adjunct Faculty-JUAC, IEA-NEA
• REPORTS TO: Department Chair
• PLACEMENT: Faculty

Hiring Range

Hiring Rate Per Contact Hour: Fall 2026 to Summer 2027: $1161.00 if candidate holds a Bachelor's or Master's degree and $1220.00 if candidate holds a Ph.D., Ed.D, or J.D.

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 a variety of Political Science classes.
• Participate in annual student and chair/coordinator evaluations.
• 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.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree.
• 18 hours of graduate credit in Political Science.
• Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning.
• Demonstrated commitment to the college's core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation, and quality.
• 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.
• At least two years of teaching experience at the college level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Political Science.
• Experience at the community college level.
• Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience using learning management systems and instructional technologies to support student engagement and learning.
• Experience incorporating current political issues, civic engagement, and real-world applications into course instruction.
• Demonstrate multicultural competence.

Physical Demand S

• Standard classroom equipment and software.
• Standing to lecture.

Working Conditions

• Classroom teaching environment.
• Day shift hours.

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: 40