Adjunct Instructor of French (FREPT-26)

Oakton College; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 16,740 - 33,480; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for part-time teaching responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in the target language or a related field, with a commitment to innovative teaching and cultural competence. Responsibilities include course syllabus construction, delivery of instruction, and student evaluation. This position requires availability for evening and/or weekend classes and does not necessitate teaching at multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Strong communicators and effective classroom facilitators.
• Commitment to working in a culturally competent environment.
• Experience with evolving technologies.

Responsibilities

• Construct course syllabus and instructional materials.
• Deliver instruction at scheduled times.
• Consult and evaluate students' performance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Effective classroom facilitation

Cultural competence

Innovative teaching methods

Education

Master's degree in target language or related field

18 graduate semester hours in second language (if applicable)

Job description

Adjunct Faculty – Part Time Faculty

Responsibilities

• 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 OCCFA contract.
• Compliance with institutional procedures.

Qualifications

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.

Master's degree in the target language or a related field and near-native fluency. For those teaching a second language, at least 18 graduate semester hours in that second language.

Preferred: College teaching experience.

Additional Information

First day PT faculty will teach: 01/12/2026

Class being taught: FRE 101, 102, 105, 201, 202

This position requires availability to teach in the evening and/or on the weekends.

This position does not require availability to teach on both the Des Plaines and Skokie locations.

This position does not require availability to teach online.

Equal Opportunity Employer