Adjunct Faculty - Earth Science

Compensation

Part‑time faculty are paid on a lecture hour equivalents (LHE) basis. For most courses, the LHE is the same as a credit hour. For other courses, the LHE represents additional work such as grading or laboratory instruction. All part‑time faculty start at the beginning pay rates, and for the 2025‑26 academic year the rates are $1,221/LHE for faculty without doctorates and $1,294/LHE for faculty with doctorates.

Part‑time faculty advance one step within the salary schedule with the successful completion of two fall and spring semesters where 3+ LHEs are taught in each semester.

• Construction of a course syllabus, consistent with the generic course syllabus that stipulates course objectives, content, and grading criteria.
• Preparation of course presentations and instructional materials for lecture, and laboratory and clinical functions (as appropriate).
• Delivery of instruction, including being prepared for and meeting courses and laboratories (if appropriate) at scheduled times.
• Consultation with and evaluation of students.
• Maintenance of clear records on student performance, as well as any other factors such as attendance involved with the grading of students.
• Compliance with departmental and institutional policies and procedures including but not limited to submission of midterm and final grades, keeping office hours, and decisions regarding instructional matters such as texts, assignments, and grading standards; also adhering to provisions of the AFA contract.
• Compliance with institutional procedures.

Master's degree in earth science, geology, geography, meteorology, atmospheric science, or oceanography, with 18 graduate semester hours of coursework related to the course assignment.

Applicants must be strong communicators and effective classroom facilitators who enjoy teaching in a student‑centered environment.

Oakton especially values candidates committed to working in a culturally competent environment.

Applicants should be current and skilled in their use of evolving technologies, active in promoting critical thinking, and committed to challenging students to be knowledgeable, ethical, and capable global citizens.

Oakton seeks enthusiastic faculty who are committed to innovation in college‑level teaching and learning and interested in non‑traditional delivery of instruction.

College expects faculty to be professionally competent, have strong leadership qualities, participate in professional development activities, and engage in institutional and departmental service.

Preferred:

• College teaching experience
• Doctoral degree in earth science, geology, geography, meteorology, atmospheric science, or oceanography.

Oakton is looking for qualified Earth Science faculty to teach these courses:

• EAS
  100 - Introduction to Earth Science
• EAS
  101 - Physical Geology
• EAS
  121 - Physical Geography
• EAS
  125 - A Survey of Oceanography

Based on the needs of the college and with Administrator approval, some positions may have a hybrid schedule option available after 30 working days.

Applicants should be prepared to submit current resume, cover letter, and a list of at least three professional references with contact information.

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.

Oakton College does not utilize E‑Verify for employment eligibility verification.