Part-Time Psychology Faculty — Evening & Weekend Teaching

Oakton Community College; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 1,723,000 - 1,827,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakton College in Des Plaines invites applications for part-time psychology faculty. For the 2026-27 academic year, rates are $1251/LHE for faculty without doctorates and $1326/LHE for faculty with doctorates. Part-time faculty are hired on a semester-by-semester basis, with steps after completing 2 fall and spring semesters where 3+ LHEs are taught in each semester.

Faculty must have a Master's degree in psychology (ABD or Ph.D. preferred) and college teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology.
• ABD or Ph.D. preferred.
• College teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Construct a course syllabus aligned with the generic syllabus that stipulates course objectives, content, and grading criteria.
• Prepare 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.

Skills

Communication

Education

Master's degree in psychology

ABD or Ph.D.

Job description

Oakton College in Des Plaines invites applications for part-time psychology faculty. For the 2026-27 academic year, rates are $1251/LHE for faculty without doctorates and $1326/LHE for faculty with doctorates. Part-time faculty are hired on a semester-by-semester basis, with steps after completing 2 fall and spring semesters where 3+ LHEs are taught in each semester.

Faculty must have a Master's degree in psychology (ABD or Ph.D. preferred) and college teaching experience.