MLT Adjunct Faculty Microbiology

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 1,723,377 - 1,826,697; Part time

Job summary

Oakton College is seeking part-time faculty members for courses in Des Plaines, Illinois. This role involves constructing syllabi, preparing instructional materials, and delivering lectures. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field along with certification as an MT ASCP or MLS ASCP, plus clinical laboratory experience.

The position includes a competitive pay rate based on lecture hour equivalents, with opportunities for advancement based on successful performance. Candidates with additional teaching experience or advanced degrees are preferred.

Qualifications

• Certification in Medical Technology or another relevant field.
• At least 2000 hours of clinical laboratory experience.
• Knowledge in NAACLS accreditation process is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Construct a course syllabus with course objectives and grading criteria.
• Prepare instructional materials for lectures and labs.
• Deliver instruction effectively and be punctual.
• Evaluate student performance and maintain records.
• Adhere to institutional policies and submit grades.
• Follow departmental guidelines and compliance procedures.

Skills

Teaching

Course preparation

Student evaluation

Compliance with policies

Education

Bachelor's degree in MT (MLS), biology or chemistry

Certification as an MT ASCP or MLS ASCP

Master’s degree or Doctorate in MT, biology, chemistry, related field or Master’s of Education

Job description

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.

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 2026‑2027 academic year, rates are $1,251/LHE for faculty without doctorates and $1,326/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 three or more 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.

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 MT (MLS), biology or chemistry.
• Certification as an MT ASCP or MLS ASCP.
• Minimum of 2,000 hours of clinical laboratory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of technical clinical experience.
• Three years of teaching experience, college preferred.
• Knowledge of NAACLS accreditation process.
• Experience in clinical training or supervising MLT students.
• Master’s degree or Doctorate in MT, biology, chemistry, related field or Master’s of Education.

Equal Opportunity Employer