Oakton College is hiring: English Faculty (PT EGL-24) Introductio...
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English Faculty (PT EGL-24) Introduction to Journalism
Category: Adjunct Faculty
Department: Division of Liberal Arts
Location: Des Plaines, IL
Posted: May 23, 2023
Closes: Jan 14, 2025 - 12:06 PM EST
Type: Part Time Faculty
PositionID: 162724
About Oakton College:
Oakton College, a caring community of educators dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning, seeks part-time faculty to join our College. Applicants must be strong communicators and effective classroom facilitators who enjoy teaching in a student-centered environment. Candidates with a commitment to working in a culturally competent environment are especially valued at Oakton.
Located seventeen miles from downtown Chicago, Oakton serves northern Cook County with campuses in Des Plaines and Skokie, Illinois.
Job Description:
- 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, grading standards, and adhering to provisions of the OCCAFA contract.
Requirements:
Applicants must possess a Master's degree in Journalism or a related field, such as Communications or English, with 18 graduate semester hours in Journalism. Strong communication skills and a commitment to a culturally competent environment are essential. Candidates should be current and skilled in their use of evolving technologies, actively promote critical thinking, and challenge students to be knowledgeable, ethical, and capable global citizens.
Preferred:
- College teaching experience
- Familiarity with online/electronic publication media
Additional Information:
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.
Application Instructions:
Required documents for a complete application file include a completed applicant questionnaire, cover letter, resume/cv, official transcripts for the hiring credential, and 2 original, signed recommendation letters or college placement/credential file. Interested applicants must submit their application, cover letter and resume/cv on the Oakton website. Please indicate the position code (PTEGL-24) on the cover letter.
Oakton College is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we seek a broad spectrum of candidates, including minorities, veterans, women and people with disabilities. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V
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.
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