Chemistry (CHM-FT 27)

Oakton Community College; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending

Tuition waivers and reimbursement

Retirement

Paid holidays

Sick days

Sabbatical leave

Four day summer work week

Job summary

Oakton College invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the chemistry department. The appointee will teach general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry to a diverse student body, while designing engaging curricula and assessments.

The ideal candidate holds a master's degree (or higher) in chemistry or related field, with substantial graduate work in chemistry, and demonstrates excellence in classroom teaching, lab supervision, and service to the college community.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be prepared to teach general chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry.
• Experience in college-level teaching and lab supervision preferred.
• Active in professional development and service to department and college.

Responsibilities

• Develop course syllabi with objectives, content, and grading criteria.
• Prepare lectures, instructional materials, and laboratory exercises.
• Deliver instruction and manage laboratory sessions according to schedule.
• Evaluate and advise students; maintain records of performance.
• Coordinate with department on texts, assignments and grading standards.
• Participate in college-wide academic and departmental assessments and committees.

Skills

Strong communication

Classroom facilitation

Course development

Laboratory supervision

Education

Master's degree in chemistry or related field

18 graduate hours in chemistry

Doctoral degree in chemistry or chemistry education

Tools

UV-Vis spectrometer

IR spectrometer

HPLC

GC

Laboratory safety protocols

Job description

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.

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 Oakton. 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. Oakton 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 safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct laboratory sessions where safety is paramount by holding students accountable for following safety policies and procedures and by teaching safe laboratory techniques.

Requirements:

We are seeking candidates to teach courses in general chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry.

Qualifications Unique to thesePositions:

Candidates with a degree in organic chemistry or biochemistry are preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or Master's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in chemistry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• College teaching experience
• Doctoral degree in chemistry or chemistry education with at least 18 graduate hours in chemistry

Organic Chemistry

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters degree in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in organic chemistry

Preferred Qualifications:

• College teaching experience
• Doctoral degree in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry or related field with 18 graduate hours in organic chemistry.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in biochemistry, chemistry, biology, or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in biochemistry

Preferred Qualifications:

• College teaching experience

Additional Information:

We encourage applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of Oakton's student body and community, who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures and have a demonstrated commitment to working with and as part of a multicultural faculty and diverse student body and community.

The full time faculty member's workload during the nine month academic year is 30 lecture hour equivalents (LHEs). The average teaching load is 15 LHEs in the Fall and Spring semesters. Full time faculty may teach a maximum of 60% of their load asynchronously.

The academic calendar consists of 169 working days; instructional days total 153 of the working days within the academic calendar. Four days are used for instruction, final student evaluations, or course culminating activities. Two days are designated for grading, and one day is associated with commencement which is assigned on a three year rotation. The remaining nine days are designated for professional development, course preparation, student orientation, assessment, advising, registration, and/or college or departmental activities.

The faculty member is expected to have a minimum of 10 regular office hours per week during the Fall and Spring semesters.

The College expects full time faculty to participate in professional development activities and to engage in institutional and departmental service.

Compensation

The hiring range for full time faculty is based on a 9 month, no overload contract. Additional pay is received for teaching overloads and summer assignments. The minimum salary is $63,268 and the maximum is $87,218.

• medical, vision, and dental insurance
• flexible spending
• term life insurance
• tuition waivers and reimbursement
• retirement
• paid holidays
• sick days
• sabbatical leave
• a four day summer work week

Appointment to a faculty position is contingent upon approval by the College's Board of Trustees.

The anticipated start date for this position is Fall 2027.

Out-of-State Employment Defined:

Oakton College's primary location of operation is in the state of Illinois. An "out-of-state employee" is defined as an employee of Oakton College whose primary work location is outside of the state of Illinois. State taxes, employment tax, and worker's compensation provisions vary from state to state and require payroll compliance with these various rules.

Allowable States for Out-of-State Employment:

All employees must maintain their primary residence in Illinois, Indiana, or a reciprocal state with Illinois. Reciprocal states include Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Illinois has tax agreements with these reciprocal states. Employees may have their primary residence in Indiana since Indiana is adjacent to Illinois.

Official transcripts for all degrees earned are required prior to appointment.

Interviewees will be reimbursed for expenses associated with travel in excess of 50 miles to the interviews.

Oakton College conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law and in accordance with the Illinois Department of Human Rights Conviction Record Protection Act of March 2021.

Oakton College does not utilize E-Verify for employment eligibility verification.