Adjunct instructor of Arabic ARBPT

Position Overview

Adjunct Faculty – Part Time Faculty – Des Plaines, IL

• Construct a course syllabus consistent with department requirements.
• Prepare lecture, laboratory, and clinical materials as appropriate.
• Deliver instruction, including meetings and laboratories at scheduled times.
• Consult with and evaluate students.
• Maintain clear records of student performance and attendance.
• Submit midterm and final grades and manage office hours.
• Follow departmental and institutional policies, including OCCFA contract provisions.
• Adhere to all institutional procedures.

• Strong communication and facilitatory skills in a student‑centered environment.
• Commitment to a culturally competent setting and ability to integrate inclusive practices.
• Proficiency in current educational technologies and promotion of critical thinking.
• Desire to innovate in college‑level teaching and instruction delivery.
• Professional competence, leadership qualities, participation in professional development, and institutional service.
• Master's degree in the target language or related field, with near‑native fluency. For second‑language courses, at least 18 graduate semester hours in the language.
• Preferred:
  College teaching experience and qualifications for a second language.

• Part‑time faculty taught LHE basis: 1221/LHE (non‑doctorate) or 1294/LHE (doctorate) for 2025‑26.
• Open for evening or weekend instruction; may be required in Des Plaines and Skokie.
• Teaching load:
  Arabic 101, 102, 201, and 202 (starting 01/12/2026).

Oakton College is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. We seek a broad spectrum of candidates, including minorities, veterans, women, and people with disabilities. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.

Oakton is committed to maintaining an environment free from harassment and discrimination for all and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (gender), sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, and reprisal or any other protected status. Further, Oakton does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational, employment, or extracurricular activity.