Adjunct Faculty Member of Economics

noriba GmbH; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 1,682,049 - 1,782,614; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Illinois is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach in the Division of Liberal Arts. Responsibilities include constructing syllabi, delivering lectures, and evaluating students. Candidates must have a Master’s degree in economics or an MBA with relevant coursework. Preferred qualifications include college teaching experience and strong communication skills. This role requires flexibility to teach on both Des Plaines and Skokie campuses and is an ongoing pooled position that will be reviewed as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in economics or MBA required.
• Preferred: College teaching experience.
• Must communicate effectively and facilitate a student-centered environment.
• Cultural competence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Construct a course syllabus that meets objectives.
• Prepare instructional materials for lectures and labs.
• Deliver instruction at scheduled times.
• Evaluate student performance and maintain clear records.
• Comply with policies for grading and office hours.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Cultural competence

Proficiency with evolving technologies

Leadership qualities

Education

Master's degree in economics or MBA with at least 18 graduate semester hours in economics

Job description

Category: Adjunct Faculty

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Department: Division of Liberal Arts

Locations: Des Plaines / Skokie, IL

Posted: Mar 9, 2026

Closes: Open Until Filled

Type: Part Time Faculty

Position ID: 197850

About Oakton College:

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.

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.

Job Description

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 such as grading papers for Composition classes or teaching a class with a laboratory section (computers, languages, and the sciences). For the 2025‑26 academic year 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 2 fall & spring semesters where 3+ 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 as related to current technology and pedagogical techniques, and who have had 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, 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.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in economics or MBA with at least 18 graduate semester hours in economics.
• Preferred: College teaching experience.
• Strong communicators and effective classroom facilitators who enjoy teaching in a student‑centered environment.
• Cultural competence in a diverse setting; integration of knowledge about individuals and groups.
• Proficiency with evolving technologies, promotion of critical thinking, commitment to challenging students to be ethical, global citizens.
• Professional competence, leadership qualities, engagement in professional development and service.

Additional Information

ECO 201 and ECO 202

• Requires availability to teach in the evening and/or on the weekends: No
• Requires availability to teach on both the Des Plaines and Skokie campuses: Yes
• Requires availability to teach online: No

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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.

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