English Faculty (PTEGL-25) Introduction to Journalism Job at Oakton College in D

Oakton College Job Posting: English Faculty (PTEGL-25) Introduction to Journalism

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 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.

Job Description:

Applicants must be strong communicators and effective classroom facilitators who enjoy teaching in a student-centered environment. Oakton 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.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Construction of a 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.
• Compliance with departmental and institutional policies and procedures.
• Participation in department and/or institutional assessments of student learning.
• Participation on appropriate committees within the position's assigned department and division.

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

Familiarity with online/electronic publication media

Qualifications unique to this position:

Teaching Online

Advising a student news publication at the college level

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.

Interested applicants must submit their application 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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