Developmental English Adjunct Faculty

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

Job summary

A community college in Illinois is seeking passionate educators for a part-time faculty position in English or related subjects. Part-time faculty begin at $1,221/LHE (without doctorate) and are hired on a semester basis. Ideal candidates will have a master's degree and experience working with underprepared students. This position requires availability for evening and weekend classes across both Des Plaines and Skokie campuses. Join a welcoming community focused on education and equity.

Qualifications

• Master's degree requires at least 18 graduate semester hours in specified areas.
• Experience working with underprepared and underrepresented students is essential.

Responsibilities

• Construct a course syllabus consistent with institutional guidelines.
• Prepare instructional materials for lectures and labs.
• Deliver instruction on scheduled times and evaluate students.
• Maintain student performance records and compliance with policies.

Skills

Experience with underprepared students

Online teaching experience

Education

Master's degree in English or a related discipline

Job description

Job Posting Information

Category: Adjunct Faculty

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Department: Division of Liberal Arts

Locations: Des Plaines / Skokie, IL

Posted: Mar 4, 2026

Closes: Open Until Filled

Type: Part Time Faculty

Position ID: 197724

About Oakton College

Educate. Empower. Transform.

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.

Oakton College is looking to develop a pool of adjunct instructors to teach.

Adjunct faculty positions are ongoing pooled positions. Candidates' materials will remain on file and will be reviewed on an as‑needed basis.

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. Other courses may have higher LHEs to account for grading, labs, etc.

All part-time faculty start at the beginning pay rates for the 2025-26 academic year: $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 and spring semesters where at least three LHEs are taught each semester.

Part-time faculty are hired on a semester‑by‑semester basis. A reasonable effort is made to assign courses to more senior, fully qualified faculty who possess the education, training, and work experience relevant to current technology and pedagogical techniques, and who have a history of 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.

Essential Functions of the Position

• Construction of a course syllabus consistent with the generic syllabus that stipulates 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 at scheduled times.
• Consultation with and evaluation of students.
• Maintenance of clear records on student performance and attendance.
• Compliance with departmental and institutional policies and procedures, including submission of grades, keeping office hours, and decisions regarding texts, assignments, and grading standards; also adhering to provisions of the AFA contract.
• Compliance with institutional procedures.

Requirements

Master's degree in English or a related discipline with at least 18 graduate semester hours in one or more of the following areas: Post‑Secondary Literacy Instruction, Rhetoric and Composition, Developmental Education, English, or a related field.

Experience working with students who are underprepared, and/or underrepresented.

Preferred

• College teaching experience
• Experience working with students who are underprepared, and/or underrepresented.
• Experience teaching online

Additional Information

08/17/2026 Class being taught: EGL 095, 098, 099/101. This position requires availability to teach in the evening and/or on weekends. This position requires availability to teach on both the Des Plaines and Skokie campuses. This position does not require online teaching.

Employment Eligibility

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Application Instructions

Please be sure to have a current resume, cover letter, and a list of at least three 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.