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Job Description:
Oakton has an opening beginning with the Spring 2010 semester for Biology faculty to teach Introduction to Life Science, Anatomy and Physiology, and Pharmacology. The content of Introduction to Life Science includes cell structure and function, cell division, nucleic acids and proteins, biodiversity and evolution, and selected human systems.
Anatomy and Physiology presents basic biochemical principles, cytology, histology, immunology, integument system, osteology, arthrology, and anatomy and physiology of the spinal cord and peripheral nervous system. The second part of Anatomy and Physiology includes structure and function of the central nervous system and special senses, cicrculatory, digestive, respiratory, urinary, endocrine and reproductive systems. Cadavers and other appropriate specimens are used in both courses.
Pharmacology includes an introduction to terminology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug category, use, and side effects. This course is designed primarily for allied health students.
Part-time faculty are paid on a lecture hour equivalents (LHE) basis. For most courses, the LHE is the same as a credit hour. For others, the LHE represents additional work for teaching the class, such as grading papers for Composition classes or teaching a class with a laboratory section (computers, languages, and the sciences); in those cases, the LHE represents a figure higher than the credit hour. All part-time faculty start at the beginning pay rates, regardless of the level and type of experience obtained elsewhere. Those rates are $825/LHE for those without doctorates and $855/LHE for those with doctorates.
Part-time faculty advance one step within the salary schedule with the successful completion of 2 fall & spring semesters where 3+ credit hours are taught in each semester.
Requirements:
A master's degree in Biology, one of the biological sciences or biology education or a higher degree in a related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in biology is required. Prior college level teaching experience and a doctorate are preferred.
Additional Information:
Part-time faculty hires and assignments are coordinated by the department chairs. Contact Cecelia Hutchcraft at 847.376.7087 or chutch@oakton.edu for more information.
Part-time faculty are hired on a semester-by-semester basis. A reasonable effort is made to assure the assignment of courses to more senior part-time faculty who are fully qualified by virtue of their education, training, work experience as related to current technology and pedagogical techniques, and who have had a history of successful performance at Oakton Community College.
All assignments are conditioned on sufficient enrollment. Once a course starts, the part time faculty member is expected to complete the course.
Oakton is accessible by public transportation.
Application Instructions:
Required documents for a complete application file include an application, cover letter, resume/cv, official transcripts for the hiring credential, and 2 original, signed recommendation letters or college placement/credential file. The recommendation letters may either be original or e-mailed directly from the reference. The transcripts may either be official or pdf copies of official transcripts. Interested applicants must submit their application, cover letter and resume/cv on the Oakton website. Please indicate the position code (PTBIO-10) on the cover letter. Official transcripts and original letters of recommendation or college placement/credential file should be mailed to: Faculty Search PTBIO-10, c/o Department of Human Resources, Oakton Community College, 1600 E. Golf Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60016.
Please contact Craig Ahrndt at ahrndt@oakton.edu if you have any questions or experience problems in submitting your application.
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