Dual Credit Instructors (Pooled Position)

About Oakton College

Educate. Empower. Transform

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

We're 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 - it's 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.

Job Description

This pooled position is designated for current high school faculty members who have been preliminarily approved to teach Oakton College courses within their respective high schools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Oakton College department chairs and the Early College Office to ensure academic integrity.
• Align high school course curricula with Oakton College course objectives and student learning outcomes; submit course syllabi for departmental review as required.
• Deliver college-level instruction in your approved discipline (e.g., English, Mathematics, CTE, Sciences, Social Sciences, etc.) at your high school of employment.
• Contribute to program evaluation initiatives and course-level student assessment activities as needed to maintain institutional accreditation and instructional quality.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and academic performance by submitting grade reports in Oakton systems when needed.
• Engage in professional development opportunities as necessary from the department.

Requirements

Educational Background:

1. Vary by designated course program.
2. Qualifications require the same education/experience criteria as on-campus faculty.
3. Must be employed and licensed by the designated high school partner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience teaching at the post-secondary level.
• A Doctoral degree in the field.

Additional Information

Part-time dual credit hires and assignments are coordinated by the Early College Office at earlycollege@oakton.edu.