Biology / Science Technician/Microbiology - Adjunct Faculty

Oakton College • Skokie, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Oakton College is seeking passionate educators to join their team. For over 50 years, Oakton has fostered a welcoming and inclusive community where students thrive. The college provides dynamic learning environments across its campuses in Des Plaines and Skokie, and a Health Careers Education Center in Evanston. Oakton is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is dedicated to innovation, equity, and lifelong learning, valuing diverse perspectives and fostering an inclusive, student-centered culture.

Requirements

• Applicants must be strong communicators and effective classroom facilitators who enjoy teaching in a student-centered environment.
• Candidates committed to working in a culturally competent environment.
• 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.
• Enthusiastic faculty who are committed to innovation in college-level teaching and learning and interested in non-traditional delivery of instruction.
• Professionally competent, have strong leadership qualities, participate in professional development activities, and engage in institutional and departmental service.
• Teaching experience at an educational institution
• Doctoral degree in biology, one of the biological sciences, or biology education with at least 18 graduate hours in Biology, cell/ molecular biology, microbiology, genetics, or biochemistry
• Masters degree in Biology with 18+ graduate credit hours in microbiology, genetics, cell/ molecular biology, or biochemistry courses

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