Oakton College

Continuing Education Instructor and Lecturer

Location
Des Plaines, IL
Pay
Not disclosed
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
September 22, 2026

About this position

Company Description: 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: Continuing Education is seeking dynamic instructors and lecturers to provide high-quality, engaging learning experiences for adult lifelong learners across our community. Our instructors and lecturers present with enthusiasm and utilize practical, effective teaching strategies tailored to adult student development. Responsibilities include supporting the strategic goals of Oakton College and the Continuing Education division while creating an inclusive, empowering learning environment for a diverse adult population. Opportunities are available to teach specialized courses and workshops or 1-day lectures for the Emeritus Lecture Series. The Emeritus Lecture Series features three thematic categories: My Kind of Town - Chicago and surrounding area history, arts, current events and more (Monday afternoons from 1:00-2:30 p.m.) Passages - Humanities-based topics such as art, theater, history, music and more (Tuesday afternoons from 1:00-2:30 p.m.) Passport - Foreign relatio

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How the pay compares

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$3,750/ course, n=84

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