Continuing Education Instructor and Lecturer

Oakton College; Skokie (IL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakton College invites dynamic instructors to join Continuing Education to provide high-quality learning experiences for adult lifelong learners across our community.

Instructors will deliver engaging courses and workshops, contribute to curriculum development, and support Oakton's inclusion and equity goals while fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in the relevant field or Bachelor's+3 years of experience.
• Experience with curriculum development and teaching adult learners.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for diverse populations.
• Ability to use online platforms (Zoom, Google Meet, LMS) for instruction.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction to adult lifelong learners.
• Develop and update course materials aligned with program goals.
• Assess student performance and provide timely feedback.
• Support Oakton College's Continuing Education objectives and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal

Enthusiasm for teaching

Adaptability to diverse populations

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Bachelor's degree + 3 years experience

Tools

Zoom

Google Meet

Learning Management Systems

Job description

About Oakton College :

Educate. Empower. Transform

At Oakton College, we know education changes lives - and thatstarts with the people who make it happen. For more than 50 years,we've built a welcoming and inclusive community where students fromall 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 adifference and shape the future.

We provide dynamic learning environments that empower students and employees alike with campuses in Des Plaines and Skokie and aHealth Careers Education Center in Evanston.

As a proud institution accredited by the Higher LearningCommission, Oakton is more than a college - it's a place whereinnovation, equity and lifelong learning drive everything we do. Wevalue diverse perspectives and embrace new ideas and are dedicatedto fostering an inclusive and student-centered culture.

Job Description:

Continuing Education is seeking dynamic instructors and lecturers to provide high-quality, engaging learning experiences for adultlifelong learners across our community. Our instructors and lecturers present with enthusiasm and utilize practical, effective teaching strategies tailored to adult student development. Responsibilities include supporting the strategic goals of Oakton College and the Continuing Education division while creating an inclusive, empowering learning environment for a diverse adult population. Opportunities are available to teach specialized courses and workshops or 1-day lectures for the Emeritus LectureSeries.

The Emeritus Lecture Series features three thematic categories:

• My Kind of Town - Chicago and surrounding area history, arts, current events and more (Monday afternoons from 1:00-2:30p.m.)
• Passages - Humanities-based topics such as art, theater, history, music and more (Tuesday afternoons from 1:00-2:30p.m.)
• Passport - Foreign relations, current events, science, political issues, economics and more (Thursday afternoons from1:00-2:30 p.m.)

Specialized courses and workshops may encompass the following topics, but are not limited to:

• Creative Arts, Literature and Cinematic Arts
• Technology & Digital Literacy
• Humanities, History and Philosophy
• Current Events
• Languages and Culture

Requirements:

• Minimum of Master's degree in the relevant field, or Bachelor's+ 3 years of experience
• Relevant teaching experience and demonstrated expertise in the relevant field
• Experience with curriculum development preferred
• Awareness and knowledge of student learning styles and strategies to address such variety
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use online platforms as educational tools (e.g., Google Meet, Zoom, Learning Management Systems)
• Enthusiasm for teaching and learning of the discipline area
• Willingness to support the goals of Oakton College and the Continuing Education division and create effective learning environments for diverse populations of students

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Preparation of program learning activities and instructional materials (as appropriate)
• Delivery of instruction, including being prepared for and meeting programs at scheduled times
• Compliance with departmental and institutional policies and procedures including but not limited to submission of midterm and final grades, and Compliance with institutional procedures

Salaries

Salaries are dependent upon the nature of the program and the instructor's experience.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Posted positions may be removed from the Oakton website without notice when it is determined that no additional applicants are required.

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