Oakton College
Oakton is a two-year community college with campuses in Des Plaines and Skokie. Established in 1969 and accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, Oakton offers education and training for the residents and businesses of Illinois District 535.
Mission
Oakton is the community's college. By providing access to quality education throughout a lifetime, we empower and transform our students in the diverse communities we serve.
Vision
Dedicated to teaching and learning, Oakton is a student-centered college known for academic rigor and high standards. Through exemplary teaching that relies on innovation and collaboration with our community partners, our students learn to think critically, solve problems, and to be ethical global citizens who shape the world. We are committed to diversity, cultural competence, and achieving equity in student outcomes.
Values
A focus on Oakton students is at the core of each of these values.
- We exercise responsibility through accountability to each other, our community, and the environment.
- We embrace the diversity of the Oakton community and honor it as one of our college's primary strengths.
- We advance equity by acknowledging the effects of systemic social injustices and intentionally designing the Oakton experience to foster success for all students.
- We uphold integrity through a commitment to trust, transparency, and honesty by all members of the Oakton community.
- We cultivate compassion within a caring community that appreciates that personal fulfillment and well-being are central to our mission.
- We foster collaboration within the college and the larger community and recognize our interdependence and ability to achieve more together.
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Humanities Faculty - Film (PTHUM-25) - Oakton College
Skokie, Illinois
Location: Des Plaines and Skokie, IL Category: Adjunct Faculty Posted On: Thu Jan 9 2025 Job Description: HUM 160 credit hours (lecture: 3 | lab: 1) Introduction to Film Course offers a survey of the historical development of film, emphasiz...
7d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Electric Vehicle Consultant - Oakton College
Des Plaines, Illinois
Location: Des Plaines / Skokie, IL Category: Casual Posted On: Tue Jan 28 2025 Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Consultant with expertise in strategic partnerships, space acquisition, and funding strategy development to suppor...
7d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Psychology faculty (PTPSY-25) - Oakton College
Des Plaines, Illinois
Location: Des Plaines and Skokie, IL Category: Adjunct Faculty Posted On: Mon Jan 13 2025 Job Description: These classes are in person only. PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology PSY 120: Human Development PSY 122: Human Sexuality PSY 202: So...
7d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Math faculty (PTMAT-25) - Oakton College
Des Plaines, Illinois
Location: Des Plaines, IL Category: Adjunct Faculty Posted On: Thu Jan 9 2025 Job Description: Construction of a course syllabus, consistent with the generic course syllabus, that stipulates course objectives, content, and grading criteria,...
7d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Nursing (Maternal Health Nursing) Full Time Faculty (NURFT25) - Oakton College
Skokie, Illinois
Location: Des Plaines/Skokie, IL Category: Faculty Posted On: Thu Apr 3 2025 Job Description: Applicants must be strong communicators and effective classroom facilitators who enjoy teaching in a student-centered environment. Candidates comm...
7d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Photography Model - Oakton College
Des Plaines, Illinois
Location: Des Plaines, IL Category: Casual Posted On: Mon Feb 10 2025 Job Description: Seeking photography models for Must be comfortable posing in front of a class and be able to take direction from the instructor. Poses can vary in times ...
7d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Education Faculty (PTEDN-25) - Oakton College
Des Plaines, Illinois
Location: Des Plaines / Skokie, IL Category: Adjunct Faculty Posted On: Thu May 22 2025 Job Description: EDN/PSY - 201 - Introduction to Education Applicants must be strong communicators and effective classroom facilitators who enjoy teachi...
12d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Admission Specialist - Oakton College
Des Plaines, Illinois
Location: Des Plaines, IL Category: Staff Posted On: Thu May 15 2025 Job Description: Basic Function and Responsibility: Under general supervision of the Admission Manager, organize and implement recruitment outreach activities. Create and ...
12d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Education Faculty (PTEDN-25) - Oakton College
Skokie, Illinois
Location: Des Plaines / Skokie, IL Category: Adjunct Faculty Posted On: Thu May 22 2025 Job Description: EDN/PSY - 201 - Introduction to Education Applicants must be strong communicators and effective classroom facilitators who enjoy teachi...
12d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Head Custodian - Oakton College
Des Plaines, Illinois
Location: Des Plaines, IL Category: Staff Posted On: Thu Mar 27 2025 Job Description: Basic Function and Responsibility: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform routine and non-routine custodial tasks. Assist supervisor in th...
14d
| Job Type | Full Time |