Oakton College

Continuing Education, Training, and Workforce Development Instructors

Location
Des Plaines, IL
Pay
Not disclosed
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Listed
September 14, 2026

About this position

Company Description: For 50 years, Oakton College has been the setting where thousands begin or continue their college or career studies. Educating people of all ages, from all walks of life and from more than 40 nations, Oakton focuses on improving the quality of life for everyone who enters its doors. Job Description: Continuing Education, Training, and Workforce Development, which offers career training, professional development, and personal enrichment programs, is recruiting a qualified pool of instructors to provide high quality, engaging learning experiences for the community. Our instructors teach with enthusiasm and implement relevant teaching strategies to develop the skills of students. Further, it is the responsibility of instructors to support the goals of the Continuing Education division and strive to create an effective learning environment for a diverse population of students. IMMEDIATE AREAS OF NEED: IT Certification Training Real Estate (e.g., broker, managing broker) Foreign Language/Culture (e.g., Spanish, Polish, Japanese, Hebrew, Russian) Requirements: Minimum of bachelor's degree in related field Relevant teaching experience Experience with curriculum development preferred Awareness and knowledge of student learning styles and strategies to address such variety Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to use online platforms as educational tools (e.g., Google Meet, Zoom, Learning Management Systems) Enthusiasm for teaching and learning of the discipline area Willingness to support the goals of the Continuing Education division and create effective learning environments for diverse populations of students Essential Functions of the Position: Preparation of program learning activities and instructional materials (as appropriate), Delivery of instruction, including being prepared for and meeting programs at scheduled times, Compliance with departmental and institutional policies and procedures including but not limited to

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