Faculty, Anatomy and Physiology/Human Biology
Joliet Junior College

Position Title:Faculty, Anatomy and Physiology/Human BiologyJob Description:POSITION: Faculty, Human Anatomy and Physiology, General Biology
STATUS: Full time Tenure track
DEPARTMENT: Natural Science/Physical Education
DIVISION: Academic Affairs
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
UNION: Faculty
REPORTS TO: Department Chair
PLACEMENT: Placement on salary schedule is dependent on qualifications.
HIRING RANGE: Qualifications include education and related work experience.

Competitive starting pay is dependent on education and experience. JJC offers regular full-time positions a variety of fringe benefits including health insurance, retirement benefits, holidays, personal time, and other discounts/reimbursement for classes.

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 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. This position requires evening courses as a portion of the regular teaching load. 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 courses in Human Anatomy & Physiology, Human Biology, General Biology and other biology as needed.
2. Work closely with other instructors and 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 blended courses.
5. Be willing to teach evening courses as a portion of the regular teaching load.
6. Participate in appropriate departmental meetings and recruitment activities; serve on committees.
7. Assist students with academic advising.
8. Demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and learning.
9. Demonstrate strong understanding and commitment to the community college mission.
10. Teach at other campus sites as needed.
11. Teach daytime, evening and weekend courses as needed.
12. Participate in professional development opportunities.
13. Meet other contractual obligations as spelled out in the Joliet Junior College faculty contract.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. All candidates must have a MS or higher in Anatomy and/or Physiology or a closely related field of Biology to meet credentialing criteria.
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 QUALIFICATIONS
1. Preference will be given to candidates with a PhD in Anatomy and/or Physiology or a closely related field of Biology.
2. Experience at the community college level.
3. Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction.
4. Experience in teaching online and/or using course management programs.
5. Experience in course development and assessment, planning, quality and accreditation processes, and committee service.
6. Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.
7. English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
8. Demonstrated multicultural competence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
1. Normal classroom and laboratory physical demands.

WORKING CONDITIONS
1. Classroom and laboratory teaching environment.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply on-line at http://employment.jjc.edu

Full Time/Part Time:Full timeUnion (If Applicable):Scheduled Hours:40

Benefits

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