Chemistry (CHM-FT 27)

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At Oakton College we know education changes lives - and that starts with the people who make it happen. For more than 50 years weve built a welcoming and inclusive community where students from all backgrounds and experiences thrive.

Were 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 - its 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.

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 are especially valued at Oakton. 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 provided.

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 is seeking enthusiastic faculty who are committed to innovation in college-level teaching and learning and interested in non-traditional delivery of instruction. The College expects full time faculty to be professionally competent have strong leadership qualities participate in professional development activities and to engage in institutional and departmental service. Computer proficiency is required.

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 grading standards and adhering to provisions of the OCCFA contract
• Participation and compliance with departmental decisions regarding instructional matters such as texts assignments and grading standards
• Participation in department and/or institutional assessments of student learning
• Participation in department and/or institutional surveys
• Participation on appropriate standing and/or ad hoc committees within the position s assigned department and division
• Participation in college-wide activities such as a college-wide committee or task force faculty governance accreditation studies student activities/clubs/organizations planning and/or implementation of college-wide professional development activities college-related external professional meetings and activities planning and/or implementation of college-related social or fund-raising functions and other college-related community activities mutually agreed upon by the Dean and the faculty member
• Compliance with institutional proceduresOperation and troubleshooting of instruments including UV-vis spectrometer infrared spectrometer high-pressure liquid chromatograph and gas chromatograph.
• Compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct laboratory sessions where safety is paramount by holding students accountable for following safety policies and procedures and by teaching safe laboratory techniques.

We are seeking candidates to teach courses in general chemistry organic chemistry and biochemistry.

Qualifications Unique to thesePositions:

Candidates with a degree in organic chemistry or biochemistry are preferred.

General Chemistry

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters degree in chemistry chemical engineering or Masters degree with at least 18 graduate hours in chemistry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• College teaching experience
• Doctoral degree in chemistry or chemistry education with at least 18 graduate hours in chemistry

Organic Chemistry

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters degree in organic chemistry medicinal chemistry or Masters degree with 18 graduate hours in organic chemistry

Preferred Qualifications:

• College teaching experience
• Doctoral degree in organic chemistry medicinal chemistry or related field with 18 graduate hours in organic chemistry.

Biochemistry

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters degree in biochemistry chemistry biology or Masters degree with 18 graduate hours in biochemistry

Preferred Qualifications:

• College teaching experience
• Doctoral degree in biochemistry chemistry biology

We encourage applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of Oaktons student body and community who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures and have a demonstrated commitment to working with and as part of a multicultural faculty and diverse student body and community.

The full time faculty members workload during the nine month academic year is 30 lecture hour equivalents (LHEs). The average teaching load is 15 LHEs in the Fall and Spring semesters. Full time faculty may teach a maximum of 60% of their load asynchronously.

The academic calendar consists of 169 working days; instructional days total 153 of the working days within the academic calendar. Four days are used for instruction final student evaluations or course culminating activities. Two days are designated for grading and one day is associated with commencement which is assigned on a three year rotation. The remaining nine days are designated for professional development course preparation student orientation assessment advising registration and/or college or departmental activities.

The faculty member is expected to have a minimum of 10 regular office hours per week during the Fall and Spring semesters.

The College expects full time faculty to participate in professional development activities and to engage in institutional and departmental service.

Compensation
The hiring range for full time faculty is based on a 9 month no overload contract. Additional pay is received for teaching overloads and summer assignments. The minimum salary is $63268 and the maximum is $87218.

A comprehensive benefit package is available which includes medical vision and dental insurance; flexible spending; term life insurance; tuition waivers and reimbursement; retirement; paid holidays; sick days; sabbatical leave; and a four day summer work week.

Appointment to a faculty position is contingent upon approval by the Colleges Board of Trustees.

The anticipated start date for this position is Fall 2027.

Out-of-State Employment Defined:

Oakton Colleges primary location of operation is in the state of Illinois. An out-of-state employee is defined as an employee of Oakton College whose primary work location is outside of the state of Illinois. State taxes employment tax and workers compensation provisions vary from state to state and require payroll compliance with these various rules.

Allowable States for Out-of-State Employment:

All employees must maintain their primary residence in Illinois Indiana or a reciprocal state with Illinois. Reciprocal states include Iowa Kentucky Michigan and Wisconsin. Illinois has tax agreements with these reciprocal states. Employees may have their primary residence in Indiana since Indiana is adjacent to Illinois.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Application Instructions:

To become an applicant interested individuals must complete the online application linked from the posting found on the Oakton website. Electronic copies of a cover letter resume/cv list of three (3) references with contact information two letters of recommendation and transcripts must be submitted by the applicant via uploading to the Oakton employment website. Please indicate the position code (CHM-27) on the cover letter. Uploaded documents need to be under 2 MB in size and in either .doc .txt or .pdf format. A total of 8 separate documents may be uploaded to an application file that has been successfully submitted to the College.

TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
An UNOFFICIAL copy of transcripts must be submitted at the time of application by the applicant.

Recommendation letters may either be original documents with signature or e-mailed from the reference to Official transcripts or a placement/credential file should be e-mailed to Official transcripts or placement/credential files sent by postal mail should be sent to:

Oakton College
Chemistry faculty (CHM-27)
c/o Human Resources Department
1600 East Golf Road
Des Plaines IL 60016

***Official transcripts for all degrees earned are required prior to appointment.***

Please contact if you encounter any difficulties with electronic submission of these documents.

Interviewees will be reimbursed for expenses associated with travel in excess of 50 miles to the interviews.

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.