Company Description:

Educate. Empower. Transform At Oakton College, we know education changes lives - and that starts with the people who make it happen. For more than 50 years, we've built a welcoming and inclusive community where students from all backgrounds and experiences thrive. We're looking for passionate educators, professionals and leaders to join our team. Whether in the classroom, student support, or behind the scenes, your talents and expertise will make a difference and shape the future. We provide dynamic learning environments that empower students and employees alike with campuses in Des Plaines and Skokie and a Health Careers Education Center in Evanston. As a proud institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Oakton is more than a college - it's a place where innovation, equity and lifelong learning drive everything we do. We value diverse perspectives and embrace new ideas and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and student-centered culture.

Job Description:

This pooled position is designated for current high school faculty members who have been preliminarily approved to teach Oakton College courses within their respective high schools.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with Oakton College department chairs and the Early College Office to ensure academic integrity. Align high school course curricula with Oakton College course objectives and student learning outcomes; submit course syllabi for departmental review as required. Deliver college-level instruction in your approved discipline (e.g., English, Mathematics, CTE, Sciences, Social Sciences, etc.) at your high school of employment. Contribute to program evaluation initiatives and course-level student assessment activities as needed to maintain institutional accreditation and instructional quality. Maintain accurate records of student attendance and academic performance by submitting grade reports in Oakton systems when needed. Engage in professional development opportunities as necessary from the department.

Requirements:

Educational Background:

1. Vary by designated course program. 2. Qualifications require the same education/experience criteria as on-campus faculty. 3. Must be employed and licensed by the designated high school partner.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience teaching at the post-secondary level. A Doctoral degree in the field.

Additional Information:

Part-time dual credit hires and assignments are coordinated by the Early College Office at earlycollege@oakton.edu . For information regarding employment eligibility, please visit our employment at Oakton web page .

Equal Opportunity Employer Application Instructions:

Please be sure to have a current resume, cover letter, and list of, at least, three (3) professional references with contact information prepared to submit with your application. Oakton College conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law and in accordance with the Illinois Department of Human Rights Conviction Record Protection Act of March 2021. Posted positions may be removed from the Oakton website without notice when it is determined that no additional applicants are required. Oakton College does not utilize E-Verify for employment eligibility verification.