Phlebotomy Adjunct Faculty

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 passionate educators for a Part-Time Faculty position in Des Plaines, IL. The role requires developing and delivering course content, particularly for Phlebotomy courses. Applicants should possess an Associate's degree in a health-related field and a minimum of 2000 hours of clinical laboratory experience. The position emphasizes strong communication skills and effective classroom facilitation in a culturally competent environment. Competitive pay rates and a student-centered academic community are offered.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in MLT, health-related field or science related field.
• Minimum of 2000 hours of clinical laboratory experience in phlebotomy or related field.

Responsibilities

• Construction of a course syllabus consistent with objectives.
• Preparation of course presentations and instructional materials.
• Delivery of instruction while maintaining records on student performance.
• Compliance with institutional policies and procedures.

Skills

Strong communication

Effective classroom facilitation

Cultural competence

Evolving technology proficiency

Critical thinking promotion

Education

Associate's degree in a health-related field

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

Job description

Category: Adjunct Faculty

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Department: Academic Affairs

Locations: Des Plaines / Skokie, IL

Posted: May 1, 2026

Closes: Open Until Filled

Type: Part Time Faculty

Position ID: 200078

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.

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 $1251/LHE for faculty without doctorates and $1326/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 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.

Requirements:

Applicants must be strong communicators and effective classroom facilitators who enjoy teaching in a student‑centered environment.

Oakton especially values candidates committed to working in a culturally competent environment. Cultural competence integrates and transforms knowledge about individuals and groups of people into specific standards, policies, practices, and attitudes used in appropriate cultural settings to increase the quality of services.

Applicants should be current and skilled in their use of evolving technologies, active in promoting critical thinking, and committed to challenging our students to be knowledgeable, ethical, and capable global citizens. Oakton seeks enthusiastic faculty who are committed to innovation in college‑level teaching and learning and interested in non‑traditional delivery of instruction. The College expects faculty to be professionally competent, have strong leadership qualities, participate in professional development activities, and engage in institutional and departmental service.

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.

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.
• Ability to teach Phlebotomy courses MLT 107 Phlebotomy and MLT 204 Phlebotomy Practicum

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in MLT, health‑related field or science related field
• Minimum of 2000 hours of clinical laboratory experience in phlebotomy or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in MT (MLS), biology, chemistry, or related field
• Certification as a PBT, ASCP, MT ASCP, MLS ASCP
• College teaching experience
• Experience in clinical training or supervising of MLT students

Additional Information

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer

Application Instructions

Please be sure to have a current resume, cover letter, and list of, at least, three (3) 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.

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.