Computer Science Part-time Adjunct Faculty

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 1,682,049 - 1,782,614; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking part-time faculty to teach computer science courses at Oakton College in Illinois. Instructors will be compensated based on lecture hour equivalents, starting from $1,221/LHE for those without doctorates. Candidates must possess a Master’s degree, demonstrate strong communication skills, and show a commitment to culturally competent instructional practices.

Responsibilities include constructing syllabi, delivering lectures, assessing student performance, and complying with institutional policies. Evening and weekend availability is required, with teaching at both Des Plaines and Skokie campuses.

Qualifications

• Master's degree requirement.
• College teaching experience is preferred.
• Doctoral degree in computer science or mathematics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Construct course syllabi consistent with college standards.
• Prepare instructional materials for lectures.
• Deliver instruction clearly and effectively.
• Maintain clear records on student performance.
• Consult with students regarding evaluations and assignments.
• Comply with institutional policies and regulations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Effective classroom facilitation

Cultural competence

Technological proficiency

Commitment to innovative teaching

Education

Master’s degree in computer science or similar discipline

Job description

Job Description

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 for teaching the class, such as grading papers for composition classes or teaching a class with a laboratory section (computers, languages, and the sciences); in those cases the LHE represents a figure higher than the credit hour. All part‑time faculty start at the beginning pay rates, regardless of the level and type of experience obtained elsewhere. For the 2025‑26 academic year rates are $1,221/LHE for faculty without doctorates and $1,294/LHE for faculty with doctorates.

Part‑time faculty advance one step within the salary schedule with the successful completion of two fall & spring semesters where 3+ LHEs are taught in each semester. Part‑time faculty are hired on a semester‑by‑semester basis. A reasonable effort is made to assure the assignment of courses to more senior part‑time faculty who are fully qualified by virtue of their education, training, work experience as related to current technology and pedagogical techniques, and who have had a history of successful performance at Oakton College.

All assignments are conditioned on sufficient enrollment. Once a course starts, the part‑time faculty member is expected to complete the course.

Applicants must be strong communicators and effective classroom facilitators who enjoy teaching in a student‑centered environment. Oakton especially values candidates committed to working in a culturally competent environment. Cultural competence integrates and transforms knowledge about individuals and groups of people into specific standards, policies, practices, and attitudes used in inappropriate cultural settings to increase the quality of services.

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 seeks enthusiastic faculty who are committed to innovation in college‑level teaching and learning and interested in non‑traditional delivery of instruction. The College expects faculty to be professionally competent, have strong leadership qualities, participate in professional development activities, and engage in institutional and departmental service.

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, and grading standards; also adhering to provisions of the AFA contract.
• Compliance with institutional procedures.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in computer science or similar discipline.

Preferred

• College teaching experience.
• Other relevant work experience.
• Doctoral degree in computer science or mathematics.

Additional Information

• Class being taught: CSC 155, CSC 156, CSC 157.
• This position requires availability to teach in the evening and/or on the weekends.
• This position requires availability to teach on both the Des Plaines and Skokie campuses.
• This position requires availability to teach online.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oakton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment Eligibility Information

For information regarding employment eligibility, please visit our employment at Oakton web page.

Application Instructions

Please be sure to have a current resume, cover letter, and list of at least three (3) professional references with contact information prepared to submit with your application. 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.