1. Contractual duties require fifteen semester hours of teaching in developmental reading per semester.

2. Participating in departmental meetings and meeting other contractual obligations is required.

3. Participating in course development, assessment, committee service, and planning activities is expected as the need arises.

4. Willingness to teach at other campus sites as needed is expected.

5. Commitment to furthering the mission, goals, and core values of the college is expected at all times.

6. Position is subject to all terms and provisions of the Joliet Junior College faculty contract.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master's Degree in Reading, Developmental Education, or Adult Literacy is required. A minimum of 15 semester hours of graduate coursework in adult reading instruction is also required.

2. Teaching experience at the collegiate level is required; experience at the community college level is preferred.

3. A minimum of one year of experience in teaching developmental reading to adults is required.

4. Strong oral and written communication skills are required.

5. Experience with traditional and non-traditional students is desired.

6. Experience with students who are non-native speakers of English is desired.

7. Bilingual background is desired.

8. Experience in course development and assessment, planning, quality processes, accreditation processes, and committee service is desired.

9. Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction is required.

10. Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and learning.

Start Date: 

Indicate in cover letter your interest in being considered for the position and detail your experience, background and education appropriate to the position. Cover letter, resume, and application MUST be on-line. Copies of transcripts and optional reference letters can be attached to your on-line application or copies can be mailed to Human Resources. All materials must be complete and on file by the deadline date to receive FULL consideration.

Human Resources Center

JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE

1215 Houbolt Road

Joliet, IL 60431-8938