Biology Generalist - Adjunct Faculty

Oakton College; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 1,723,377 - 1,826,697; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Oakton College in Des Plaines/Skokie is seeking a BIO generalist to teach evening, weekend, and online courses on a part-time basis. Compensation is paid per LHE at $1251 for faculty without doctorates or $1326 for those with doctorates.

Responsibilities include designing syllabi, preparing lectures and labs, delivering instruction, evaluating students, and maintaining clear records. A Master's degree in biology or related field is required; teaching experience is preferred and a doctoral degree

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in biology or related field.
• Teaching experience at an educational institution.
• Doctoral degree in biology with at least 18 graduate hours in biology.

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, attendance, and grading.
• Compliance with departmental and institutional policies and procedures, including 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.

Education

Master's degree in biology

Job description

Location: Des Plaines / Skokie / Evanston, IL

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 laboratory oversight. All part-time faculty start at the beginning pay rates. For the 2026-27 academic year rates are $1251/LHE for faculty without doctorates and $1326/LHE for faculty with doctorates. Part-time faculty advance one step within the salary schedule after successfully completing two fall & spring semesters with three or more LHEs taught each semester. They are hired on a semester‑by‑semester basis, and assignments are conditioned on sufficient enrollment. All courses are completed by the start of each term.

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, attendance, and grading.
• Compliance with departmental and institutional policies and procedures, including 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.

Job Requirements

• Master's degree in biology, one of the biological sciences, or Master's degree in biology education with at least 18 graduate hours in biology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience at an educational institution.
• Doctoral degree in biology, one of the biological sciences, or biology education with at least 18 graduate hours in biology.
• Relevant work or research experience for a minimum of two years.

Additional Information

This position is for a BIO generalist. A candidate could teach any of the following courses:

• BIO 101 Introduction to Life Sciences
• BIO 104 Human Genetics
• BIO 105 Human Genetics with a lab
• BIO 109 Plants and Society
• BIO 110 Sex, Gender and Health
• BIO 112 Essentials of Nutrition
• BIO 114 Basic Anatomy and Physiology
• BIO 115 Animals and Society
• BIO 116 Microbes and Society
• BIO 121 General College Biology I
• BIO 122 General College Biology II
• BIO 240 Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Laboratory Research

Requirements: Availability to teach in the evening and/or on the weekends, availability to teach in both Des Plaines and Skokie, and availability to teach online.

Equal Opportunity Employer