Adjunct Faculty - Chemistry

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking part-time faculty for chemistry to teach courses including General College Chemistry and Organic Chemistry. Candidates must have a master’s degree in chemistry or a related field, with relevant graduate coursework. Strong communication and teaching skills are essential, as well as a commitment to cultural competence in education.

This position is semester-based, with responsibilities including course preparation, delivery of lectures and evaluations, and maintaining compliance with institutional policies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field.
• 48 undergraduate or 24 graduate credit hours in relevant subjects.
• Experience in college teaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Construct and deliver course syllabi and instructional materials.
• Deliver instruction and evaluate student performance.
• Maintain compliance with institutional policies and procedures.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Effective classroom facilitation

Leadership qualities

Commitment to cultural competence

Education

Master’s degree in chemistry or related field

48 undergraduate credit hours or 24 graduate credit hours in relevant subjects

18 graduate hours in chemistry

Job description

Job Description

Part‑time faculty are paid on a lecture‑hour equivalent (LHE) basis. For most courses the LHE is the same as a credit hour; for others the LHE represents additional work such as grading or teaching laboratory sections. All part‑time faculty start at the beginning pay rates, regardless of experience, and advance one step within the salary schedule after completing two fall and spring semesters in which at least three LHEs are taught each semester.

Part‑time faculty are hired on a semester‑by‑semester basis. A reasonable effort is made to assign courses to more senior part‑time faculty who are fully qualified by virtue of their education, training, work experience related to current technology and pedagogical techniques, and who have a history of successful performance at Oakton College. All assignments are conditioned on sufficient enrollment. Once a course starts, the part‑time faculty member is expected to complete the course.

Essential Functions of the Position

• 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, laboratory, and clinical functions (as appropriate).
• Delivery of instruction, including being prepared for and meeting courses and laboratories 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.

Requirements

Applicants must be strong communicators and effective classroom facilitators who enjoy teaching in a student‑centered environment. Oakton values candidates committed to working in a culturally competent environment and expects faculty to be professionally competent, have strong leadership qualities, participate in professional development activities, and engage in institutional and departmental service.

Forty‑eight undergraduate credit hours or 24 graduate credit hours that are relevant, and a master’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field with at least 18 graduate hours in chemistry. For generalist chemistry courses (CHM 101, 105, 121, 122, 240) a master’s degree in chemistry or a related degree with at least 18 graduate hours in chemistry is required. For organic chemistry courses (CHM 207, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228) a master’s degree in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, or a related field with 18 graduate hours in organic chemistry is required.

• Preferred: college teaching experience.
• Preferred: doctoral degree in chemistry or chemistry education (or extension to organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry) with at least 18 graduate hours in chemistry.

Additional Information

Oakton is looking for qualified Chemistry faculty to teach the following courses:

• CHM121 – General College Chemistry I
• CHM122 – General College Chemistry II
• CHM223 – Organic Chemistry I
• CHM226/228 – Organic Chemistry II

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oakton College is an equal opportunity employer. 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.