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Position Title:

Faculty, General and Organismal Biology

Job Description:

POSITION: Faculty, General and Organismal 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.
HRING RANGE: Base Compensation Hiring Range for 2026/2027 Academic Year: $63,770-$113,632/annually (9 months)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 SUMMAR Y

A successful candidate will possess a strong background in biological sciences. They should be able to adapt to new and changing situations and demonstrate a positive attitude. Demonstrate respect for students; understand learning styles and apply that understanding to their instruction and institution-related activities; demonstrate integrity and promote diversity and open communication. 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

1. Teach at least three sections of General Biology and/or Organismal Biology and other biology as needed.

2. Work closely with other instructors, special programs, and services within the college to determine placements, curriculum, and academic support.

3. Participate in course development, assessment, accreditation, and planning activities.

4. Be willing to teach online and/or hybrid courses.

5. Participate in appropriate departmental meetings and recruitment activities; serve on committees.

6. Demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and learning.

7. Employ effective and innovative teaching methods in the classroom and laboratory.

8. Demonstrate strong understanding and commitment to the community college mission.

9. Teach at other campus sites as needed.

10. Meet other contractual obligations as spelled out in the Joliet Junior College full time faculty contract.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master’s Degree in Biology or closely related field with emphasis on organismal biology.

2. Two (2) years of teaching experience at the collegiate level.

3. 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.

4. Demonstrated commitment to the college’s core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation and quality

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION S

1. Doctoral Degree in Biology with emphasis on Organismal Biology, or closely related field.

2. Experience at the community college level.

3. Experience with Natural Area Ecological Restoration

4. Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction.

5. Experience in teaching online and/or using course management programs.

6. Experience in course development and assessment, planning, quality and accreditation processes, and committee service.

7. Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.

8. English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.

9. Demonstrated multicultural competence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. Normal classroom and laboratory (indoor and outdoor) physical demands.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Classroom and laboratory (indoor and outdoor) 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:

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