Faculty, Construction Management

Position Title:

Faculty, Construction Management

Job Description:

POSITION: Faculty, Construction Management STATUS: Full time, Tenure Track DEPARTMENT: Technical Education DIVISION: Academic Affairs CLASSIFICATION: Exempt UNION: Faculty-AFT Local 604 REPORTS TO: Department Chair PLACEMENT: Placement on salary schedule is dependent on qualifications. HIRING RANGE: Base Compensation Hiring Range for 2026/2027 Academic Year: $63,770 - $113,632/annually (9 months). Compensation placement based on education and related teaching/work experience.

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. 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 a minimum course load each semester during fall and spring semesters to include early morning classes, day classes and evening classes.
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. Participate in appropriate departmental meetings and recruitment activities; serve on committees.
6. Assist students with academic advising.
7. Assist with or coordinate program responsibilities.
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. Meet other contractual obligations as spelled out in the Joliet Junior College faculty contract.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or related discipline AND a minimum of 5 years of related industry work experience in Civil Construction Management, OR a combination of education, training, and tested experience.
2. Possess advanced knowledge and experience in civil construction materials, structures, costing, estimating, scheduling and project management.
3. Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction including experience with GPS, Total Stations, Drones, etc.
4. Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning.
5. 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.
6. 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. Diverse ten-plus (10+) years in civil construction management experience including a wide variety of sizes, types, and scopes.
2. Demonstrated experience working with Local Municipalities, Illinois Department of Transportation, and the Illinois Tollway Authority.
3. Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois.
4. Possess a network of industry companies and professionals to integrate and expand opportunities for program students.
5. Experience teaching at the collegiate level.
6. Experience with traditional and non-traditional personnel from diverse backgrounds.
7. Experience in teaching online and/or using course management programs.
8. Experience in course development and assessment, planning, quality and accreditation processes, and committee service.
9. English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
10. Demonstrated multicultural competence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. Standard classroom equipment and software.
2. The ability to work with the materials, tools and equipment in the construction lab.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Classroom and lab teaching environment.

Full Time/Part Time:

Full timeUnion (If Applicable):

Scheduled Hours:

40