Faculty, Microbiology and General Biology

Position

• Faculty, Microbiology and General Biology
• STATUS: Full-time Tenure track
• DEPARTMENT: Natural Science/Physical Education
• DIVISION: Academic Affairs
• CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
• UNION: Faculty-AFT Local 604
• REPORTS TO: Department Chair

PLACEMENT: Placement on salary schedule is dependent on qualifications.

Hiring Range

Base Compensation Hiring Range for AY 2026-2027 Academic Year: $63,770-$113,632/annually (9 months)

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 Summary

Adapt 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. Fifteen credit hours a semester constitute a standard load. 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 faculty contract.

Essential Job Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Teach at least three courses in Microbiology and other biology courses, as needed.
• Work closely with other instructors and special programs and services within the college to determine placements, curriculum, and academic support.
• Participate in course development, assessment, accreditation, and planning activities.
• Be willing to teach online and/or blended courses.
• Participate in appropriate departmental meetings and recruitment activities; serve on committees.
• Assist students with academic advising.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and learning.
• Demonstrate strong understanding and commitment to the community college mission.
• Teach at other campus sites as needed.
• Meet other contractual obligations as spelled out in the Joliet Junior College faculty contract.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Microbiology, or in Biology with emphasis on Microbiology, or in a closely related field.
• Two (2) years of teaching experience at the college level. At least one year of full-time college level teaching experience.
• 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.
• Demonstrated commitment to the college's core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation and quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree in Microbiology, or in Biology with emphasis on Microbiology, or in a closely related field.
• Two (2) years of full-time teaching experience at the college level that includes experience teaching at the community college level.
• Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction.
• Experience in teaching online and/or using course management programs.
• Experience in course development and assessment, planning, quality and accreditation processes, and committee service.
• Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.
• English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
• Demonstrated multicultural competence.

Physical Demands

• Normal classroom and laboratory physical demands.

Working Conditions

• Classroom and laboratory teaching environment.

Benefits

Click on the link for information about JJC's Benefits:

• Faculty-AFT Local 604
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time

Union (If Applicable)

Scheduled Hours: 40