Chemistry Faculty: General, Organic & Biochemistry

Oakton College; Skokie, Des Plaines (IL, IL); On-site; USD 63,268 - 87,218; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition waivers

Professional development

Job summary

Oakton College in Des Plaines/Skokie, IL seeks full-time faculty to teach general chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry. Candidates should be strong communicators, effective classroom facilitators, and committed to student-centered learning in a culturally competent environment.

The position emphasizes course development, laboratory instruction with safety, and participation in college service, assessments, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and effective classroom facilitation.
• Commitment to culturally competent teaching and diverse student body.
• Proficiency with evolving technologies in instruction.
• Engagement in professional development and institutional service.
• Safety-conscious in laboratory settings and compliant with policies.

Responsibilities

• Construct a course syllabus with objectives and grading criteria.
• Prepare instructional materials for lectures, labs, and clinical functions.
• Deliver instruction and meet scheduled classes and laboratories.
• Consult with and evaluate students and maintain performance records.
• Participate in department/college service and assessments.
• Operate and ensure safety of laboratory instruments and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Classroom facilitation

Cultural competence

Technology proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in chemistry or Master’s with 18 graduate hours in chemistry

Doctoral degree in chemistry or chemistry education with 18 graduate hours in chemistry

Master’s degree in organic chemistry or 18 graduate hours in organic chemistry

Master’s degree in biochemistry or related with 18 graduate hours in biochemistry

Tools

UV-Vis spectrometer

IR spectrometer

HPLC

Gas chromatography (GC)

Job description

Oakton College in Des Plaines/Skokie, IL seeks full-time faculty to teach general chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry. Candidates should be strong communicators, effective classroom facilitators, and committed to student-centered learning in a culturally competent environment.

The position emphasizes course development, laboratory instruction with safety, and participation in college service, assessments, and professional development.