Biology Generalist Adjunct — Part-Time LHE Teaching

Oakton College; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 1,723,000 - 2,153,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakton College seeks part-time adjunct faculty to teach courses at Des Plaines, Skokie, and Evanston campuses in Illinois. Compensation is calculated per lecture hour equivalent (LHE), with LHE rates described for various course types, including labs and grading duties.

Hiring is for the 2026-27 academic year, with pay starting at the initial rate for all part-time faculty. The position is non-full-time and requires availability to teach assigned courses as needed; compensation is based on LHE,

Qualifications

• Part-time faculty are paid on a lecture hour equivalents (LHE) basis.
• LHE is the same as a credit hour for most courses.
• In some cases, LHE represents additional work such as grading papers or teaching labs.
• All part-time faculty start at the beginning pay rates.
• For the 2026-27 academic year rates are $1251/LHE for faculty with...

Responsibilities

• Teach courses as assigned and evaluate student work.

Job description

Oakton College seeks part-time adjunct faculty to teach courses at Des Plaines, Skokie, and Evanston campuses in Illinois. Compensation is calculated per lecture hour equivalent (LHE), with LHE rates described for various course types, including labs and grading duties.

Hiring is for the 2026-27 academic year, with pay starting at the initial rate for all part-time faculty. The position is non-full-time and requires availability to teach assigned courses as needed; compensation is based on LHE,