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Oakton College · 18 hours ago

Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology (AHR - 26)

Des Plaines, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$62K/yr - $85K/yr

2+ years exp

Oakton College is seeking enthusiastic faculty committed to innovation in college-level teaching and learning. The role involves constructing course syllabi, delivering instruction, evaluating students, and participating in departmental and institutional assessments.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

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, for lecture, and laboratory and clinical functions (as appropriate)

Delivery of instruction, including being prepared for and meeting courses and laboratories (if appropriate) at scheduled times

Consultation with and evaluation of students

Maintenance of clear records on student performance, as well as any other factors, such as attendance involved with the grading of students

Compliance with departmental and institutional policies and procedures including but not limited to submission of midterm and final grades, keeping office hours, and decisions regarding instructional matters such as texts, assignments, grading standards, and adhering to provisions of the OCCFA contract

Participation and compliance with departmental decisions regarding instructional matters such as texts, assignments, and grading standards

Participation in department and/or institutional assessments of student learning

Participation in department and/or institutional surveys

Participation on appropriate standing and/or ad hoc committees within the position's assigned department and division

Participation in college-wide activities, such as a college-wide committee or task force, faculty governance, accreditation studies, student activities/clubs/organizations, planning and/or implementation of college-wide professional development activities, college-related external professional meetings and activities, planning and/or implementation of college-related social or fund-raising functions, and other college-related community activities mutually agreed upon by the Dean and the faculty member

Compliance with institutional procedures

Qualification

EPA 608 CertificationHVAC CertificationTeaching experienceEngineering degreeCultural competenceProfessional developmentCommunication skillsLeadership qualities

Required

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

Candidates committed to working in a culturally competent environment are especially valued at Oakton

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

Oakton is seeking enthusiastic faculty who are committed to innovation in college-level teaching and learning, and interested in non-traditional delivery of instruction

The College expects full time faculty to be professionally competent, have strong leadership qualities, participate in professional development activities, and to engage in institutional and departmental service

Computer proficiency is required

This position requires availability to teach in the evening and/or on the weekends

This position requires availability to teach on both the Des Plaines and Skokie campuses

This position requires availability to teach online in whole or part

Associate's degree in relevant engineering or technology discipline and a minimum of 4000 hours (2 years) of work experience in the field and EPA 608 Certification; or

HVAC Certification and a minimum of 4000 hours (2 years) of work experience in the field and EPA 608 certification