Adjunct Faculty - Earth Science

Oakton College • Skokie, IL

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

Oakton College is seeking to develop a pool of adjunct instructors to teach Earth Science courses. These are ongoing pooled positions, and candidates' materials will remain on file for review on an as-needed basis. Adjunct faculty are paid on a lecture hour equivalents (LHE) basis, with rates varying for those with and without doctorates. Faculty advance within the salary schedule based on successful completion of semesters with a minimum LHE taught. Assignments are contingent on sufficient enrollment, and faculty are expected to complete assigned courses. Oakton values candidates committed to working in a culturally competent, inclusive, and student-centered environment, and encourages innovation in teaching and learning.

Requirements

• Master's degree in earth science, geology, geography, meteorology, atmospheric science or oceanography, with 18 graduate semester hours of coursework related to course assignment.
• Strong communicators and effective classroom facilitators who enjoy teaching in a student-centered environment.
• Commitment to working in a culturally competent environment.
• Current and skilled in the use of evolving technologies.
• Active in promoting critical thinking.
• Committed to challenging students to be knowledgeable, ethical, and capable global citizens.
• Enthusiastic faculty committed to innovation in college-level teaching and learning and interested in non-traditional delivery of instruction.
• Professionally competent.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• 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.
• All assignments are conditioned on sufficient enrollment.
• Once a course starts, the part time faculty member is expected to complete the course.

Nice To Haves

• College teaching experience
• Doctoral degree in earth science, geology, geography, meteorology, atmospheric science or oceanography.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level