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Oakton College Job Posting : English Faculty (PTEGL-25) Introduction to Journalism
Category : Adjunct Faculty
Department : Division of Liberal Arts
Locations : Des Plaines, IL
Posted : Jan 14, 2025
Closes : Open Until Filled
Type : Part Time Faculty
Ref.No. : PT EGL-25
PositionID : 184611
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.
Oakton College is looking to develop a pool of adjunct instructors to teach. Adjunct faculty positions are ongoing pooled positions. Candidates' materials will remain on file and will be reviewed on an as-needed basis.
Job Description :
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.
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. The College expects faculty to be professionally competent, have strong leadership qualities, participate in professional development activities, and engage in institutional and departmental service.
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.
- Delivery of instruction, including being prepared for and meeting courses at scheduled times.
- Consultation with and evaluation of students.
- Maintenance of clear records on student performance and attendance.
- Compliance with departmental and institutional policies and procedures.
- Participation in department and / or institutional assessments of student learning.
- Participation in college-wide activities.
- Compliance with institutional procedures.
Requirements :
Master's degree in Journalism or a related field, such as Communications or English, with 18 graduate semester hours in Journalism.
Preferred :
College teaching experience and familiarity with online / electronic publication media.
Application Instructions :
Required documents for a complete application file include a completed applicant questionnaire, cover letter, resume / cv, official transcripts, and 2 original, signed recommendation letters.
Interested applicants must submit their application, cover letter, and resume / cv on the Oakton website. Please indicate the position code (PTEGL-25) 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.
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