Medical Assistant - 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 part-time adjunct instructors to develop and teach courses in a Health-Related discipline. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in a Health-Related Area and relevant medical licensing with at least two years of work experience. Responsibilities include constructing course syllabi, delivering instruction, and evaluating students. Strong communication skills are essential, and online teaching experience is preferred. The position offers competitive pay rates based on lecture hour equivalents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Health‑Related Area or associated field required.
• Must hold a relevant medical license or certification with 4000 hours of work experience.
• Online teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Construct course syllabus and prepare instructional materials.
• Deliver instruction and evaluate student performance.
• Maintain records of student performance and compliance with policies.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Experience with medical equipment

Technological proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in a Health‑Related Area

Licensing in medical field (RN, LPN, CMA or RMA)

Job description

We are looking to develop a pool of adjunct instructors to teach.

Part‑time faculty are paid on a lecture hour equivalent (LHE) basis. For most courses the LHE is the same as a credit hour. In some cases the LHE represents additional work such as grading papers for composition classes or teaching a class with a laboratory section; 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 $1221/LHE for faculty without doctorates and $1294/LHE for faculty with doctorates.

Part‑time faculty advance one step within the salary schedule with the successful completion of 2 fall & spring semesters where 3+ LHEs are taught each semester.

Part‑time faculty are hired on a semester‑by‑semester basis. A reasonable effort is made to assure 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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Health‑Related Area or related field.
• Licensing or certificate (RN, LPN, CMA or RMA) in medical field with at least 2 years (4000 hours) relevant work experience in ambulatory healthcare facilities (physician's office, outpatient care, urgent care, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• College teaching experience.
• Online teaching experience.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with medical equipment, technology, and electronic medical records.
• Ability to effectively teach students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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