Adjunct Faculty - Chemistry

Adjunct Faculty Position

Oakton College is looking to develop a pool of adjunct instructors to teach.

Adjunct faculty positions are ongoing pooled positions. Candidates’ materials will remain on file and will be reviewed on an as‑needed basis.

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 others, the LHE represents additional work for teaching the class, such as grading papers for composition classes or teaching a class with a laboratory section. All part‑time faculty start at the beginning pay rates, regardless of the level and type of experience obtained elsewhere.

For the 2025‑26 academic year, rates are $1221/LHE for faculty without doctorates and $1294/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 three or more LHEs are taught in each semester.

All assignments are conditioned on sufficient enrollment. Once a course starts, the part‑time faculty member is expected to complete the course.

• 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.

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. Cultural competence integrates and transforms knowledge about individuals and groups of people into specific standards, policies, practices, and attitudes used in appropriate cultural settings to increase the quality of services.

Applicants should be current and skilled in their use of evolving technologies, active in promoting critical thinking, and committed to challenging our 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. The College expects faculty to be professionally competent, have strong leadership qualities, participate in professional development activities, and engage in institutional and departmental service.

CHM 101, 105, 121, 122, 240

Master’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a master’s degree or higher degree in a related field of study with at least 18 graduate hours in chemistry, or a master’s degree in chemistry education with at least 18 graduate hours in chemistry.

Preferred:

• College teaching experience
• Doctoral degree in chemistry or chemistry education with at least 18 graduate hours in chemistry

CHM 207, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228

Master’s degree in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry or a master’s degree in a related field with 18 graduate hours in organic chemistry.

Preferred:

• College teaching experience
• Doctoral degree in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry or related field with 18 graduate hours in organic chemistry.

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.

Posted positions may be removed from the Oakton website without notice when it is determined that no additional applicants are required.