Adjunct Instructor, Adult Education and Literacy

Joliet Junior College Alumni

. Provide direct and explicit instruction to students in assigned subject areas .

Posted 10/26/2026part-timeJoliet • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $1,161 - $1,220 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in adult education, including ABE, GED, and ESL instruction, while effectively utilizing instructional technology and maintaining compliance with legal and ethical standards. Strong commitment to fostering student success and collaboration within diverse educational environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In EducationThree Years Of Teaching Experience In Adult EducationInstructional/Classroom Technology ExpertiseOral And Written English ProficiencyCultural Competence And Emotional Intelligence

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Hard Skills

Adult Education InstructionABE TeachingGED TeachingESL TeachingDevelopmental Reading InstructionDevelopmental Writing InstructionDevelopmental Math InstructionInstructional TechnologyCurriculum ComplianceAssessment Reporting

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCooperative Relationship BuildingCommitment To Teaching And LearningCultural CompetenceEmotional Intelligence

Certifications & Qualifications

Elementary Teacher CertificationMiddle School Teacher CertificationHigh School Teacher CertificationESL/Bilingual Education Endorsement

Industry Keywords

FERPA ComplianceADA ComplianceStudent RetentionDiverse BackgroundsCollege Core Values

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct and explicit instruction to students in assigned subject areas
Monitor student progress, report outcomes, and refer students for additional assessments and/or support services
Participate in annual student and chair/coordinator evaluations
Comply with departmental curriculum, grading standards, attendance policies, textbook choices, assessments, and established processes
Attend classes regularly and return college reports, credentials, and requested documentation in a timely manner
Communicate effectively with appropriate staff and the director
Actively retain students through goal attainment
Comply with legal and ethical obligations, including FERPA and ADA
Communicate discrepancies to appropriate officials
Further the mission, goals, and core values of the college and department
Meet contractual obligations under the adjunct faculty contract and department requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or closely related field
Three (3) years of teaching experience in adult education (ABE, GED, ESL) and/or developmental college reading, writing, and/or math
Certification, certificates, endorsements and related experience will be considered
Experience and/or expertise in instructional/classroom technology
Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning
Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written English
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with college and community members
Cultural competence and emotional intelligence
Demonstrated commitment to the college’s core values
Willingness to teach at other campus sites
Availability Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Master’s Degree in Education, Adult Education, or closely related field preferred
Elementary, Middle School, High School Teacher Certification and/or ESL/Bilingual education endorsement preferred
Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds preferred
English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Adjunct faculty union membership/coverage under the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Benefits information provided for part-time adjunct faculty