Adjunct Instructor, Physical Geography – Weather and Climate, Landforms

Joliet Junior College Alumni

. Teach classes in the appropriate instructional area .

Posted 9/30/2026part-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 Geography and effective teaching methodologies, with a commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative learning environment. Proficient in utilizing instructional technologies and adhering to legal and ethical standards in education.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master’s Degree In GeographyTeaching Experience At The Collegiate LevelExpertise In Instructional TechnologiesEnglish And Spanish Communication ProficiencyExperience With Course Development And Assessment

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Hard Skills

Physical GeographyMeteorologyCourse DevelopmentAssessment PlanningQuality And Accreditation Processes

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCooperative Working RelationshipsCommitment To Teaching And LearningMulticultural Competence

Tools & Technologies

Course Management Programs

Industry Keywords

FERPAADACommunity College ExperienceDiverse BackgroundsCore Values Of Respect And Inclusion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Teach classes in the appropriate instructional area
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 department chair
Comply with legal and ethical obligations, including FERPA and ADA
Communicate discrepancies to appropriate officials
Further the mission, goals, and core values of Joliet Junior College
Meet contractual obligations under the adjunct faculty contract
Work with full-time faculty in assessing students and following course guidelines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s Degree in Geography, or closely related field, with at least 18 graduate level credit hours within Physical Geography or Meteorology
Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction
Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college
Demonstrated commitment to the college’s core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation and quality
Willingness to teach at other campus sites is required
Teaching experience at the collegiate level preferred
Experience at the community college level preferred
Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds preferred
Experience teaching online and/or using course management programs preferred
Experience in course development and assessment, planning, quality and accreditation processes, and committee service preferred
English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency preferred
Demonstrated multicultural competence preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits information provided for Part Time - Adjunct Faculty-JUAC, IEA-NEA
Union representation under the Adjunct Faculty union
Scheduled hours: 15