Paralegal Studies Adjunct Faculty

About Oakton College :

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:

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.
For the 2026-27 academic year rates are $1251/LHE for faculty
without doctorates and $1326/LHE for faculty with doctorates.

Part-time faculty advance one step within the salary schedule with
the successful completion of 2 fall & spring semesters where 3+
LHEs are taught in each semester.

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 College.

All assignments are conditioned on sufficient enrollment. Once a
course starts, the part time faculty member is expected to complete
the course.

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

Oakton especially values candidates committed to working in a
culturally competent environment. Cultural competence integrates
and transforms knowledge about individuals and groups of people
into specific standards, policies, practices, and attitudes used in
appropriate cultural settings to increase the quality of
services.

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 seeks enthusiastic faculty who are
committed to innovation in college-level teaching and learning and
interested in non-traditional delivery of instruction. The College
expects faculty to be professionally competent, have strong
leadership qualities, participate in professional development
activities, and engage in institutional and departmental
service.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• 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, and grading
standards; also adhering to provisions of the AFA contract.

• Compliance with institutional procedures.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree with three years of experience as a

practicing paralegal or possession of Juris Doctor degree AND
experience working with paralegals

Preferred Qualifications: College teaching experience; if an
attorney, license to practice law in the state of Illinois, online
teaching experience or certification

Additional Information:

Classes being taught:

PAR 113 Litigation - Course covers the role of the paralegal in
litigation. Content includes an analysis of civil procedure and
instruction in preparation of documents used in lawsuits, covering
pre- and post-trial matters, evidentiary problems, and assistance
during trials.

PAR 227 - Intellectual Property Course - Course covers an
historical study of the development of intellectual property law in
the United States. Content includes the role of the paralegal in
preparing applications for patent, copyright, and trademark
protections with federal and state governments. Course provides an
overview of the role of the paralegal in preparing for litigation
involving intellectual property law issues, and reviews ethical
issues that arise in the intellectual property arena.

PAR 290 - Immigration Law Course - This course provides an
introduction to the principles, procedures, and practice of United
States immigration law. Students study the legal framework
governing immigration, including nonimmigrant and immigrant visa
classifications, family-based and employment-based immigration,
lawful permanent residence, naturalization and citizenship, asylum
and refugee protections, humanitarian relief, and removal
proceedings. Emphasis is placed on the role of the paralegal in
immigration practice, including client interviewing, case
management, preparation of immigration forms and supporting
documentation, legal research, and ethical considerations.

For information regarding employment eligibility, please visit
our employment at Oakton web page .

Equal Opportunity Employer

Application Instructions:

Please be sure to have a current resume, cover letter, and list of,
at least, three (3) professional references with contact
information prepared to submit with your application.

Oakton College conducts background checks on all job candidates
upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions
are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in
compliance with state and federal law and in accordance with the
Illinois Department of Human Rights Conviction Record Protection
Act of March 2021.

Posted positions may be removed from the Oakton website without
notice when it is determined that no additional applicants are
required.

Oakton College does not utilize E-Verify for employment eligibility
verification.