Chemistry (CHM-FT 27)

Oakton College; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakton College in Des Plaines/Skokie, IL invites applications for a full-time faculty position. Applicants should be strong communicators, effective classroom facilitators and committed to student-centered teaching and cultural competence.

The position requires developing syllabi, delivering lectures and labs, evaluating students, maintaining records, and engaging in college-wide and departmental activities. Computer proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, classroom facilitation, and student-centered teaching approach.
• Cultural competence in interacting with diverse student groups.
• Proficiency with evolving technologies and computer tools.

Responsibilities

• Construction of a course syllabus with objectives, content, and grading criteria.
• Preparation of course presentations and instructional materials for lecture, lab, and clinical functions.
• Delivery of instruction at scheduled times with readiness for courses and labs.
• Consultation with and evaluation of students, maintaining clear records on performance and attendance.
• Compliance with departmental/institutional policies and timing for grades and office hours.
• Participation in departmental decisions on texts, assignments, and grading standards.
• Participation in assessments of student learning and college-wide/departmental activities.
• Operation and troubleshooting of instruments as described (UV-vis, IR spectrometers, HPLC, GC) as applicable.

Job description

Location: Des Plaines/Skokie, IL Category: Faculty Job Type: Full Time Faculty Posted On: Mon Jul 27 2026

Job Description

Applicants must be strong communicators and effective classroom facilitators who enjoy teaching in a student-centered environment. Candidates committed to working in a culturally competent environment are especially valued at Oaknut. 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 provided. 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. Oaknut is seeking enthusiastic faculty who are committed to innovation in college-level teaching and learning, and interested in non-traditional delivery of instruction. The College expects full time faculty to be professionally competent, have strong leadership qualities, participate in professional development activities, and to engage in institutional and departmental service. Computer proficiency is required.

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, grading standards, and adhering to provisions of the OCCFA contract,
• Participation and compliance with departmental decisions regarding instructional matters such as texts, assignments, and grading standards,
• Participation in department and/or institutional assessments of student learning,
• Participation in department and/or institutional surveys,
• Participation on appropriate standing and/or ad hoc committees within the position 's assigned department and division,
• Participation in college-wide activities, such as a college-wide committee or task force, faculty governance, accreditation studies, student activities/clubs/organizations, planning and/or implementation of college-wide professional development activities, college-related external professional meetings and activities, planning and/or implementation of college-related social or fund-raising functions, and other college-related community activities mutually agreed upon by the Dean and the faculty member,
• Compliance with institutional proceduresOperation and troubleshooting of instruments including UV-vis spectrometer, infrared spectrometer, high-pressure liquid chromatograph, and gas chromatograph.
• Compliance with