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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TRIO Grant Assistant PT Staff - Oakton College
Des Plaines, Illinois
Location: Des Plaines, IL Category: Grant Posted On: Wed Aug 6 2025 Job Description: Basic Function and Responsibility* Under general supervision the primary responsibility of this role is to compile and manage data related to TRIO program ...
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Nursing faculty (Position Code PTNUR-25) - Oakton College
Des Plaines, Illinois
Location: Des Plaines and Skokie, IL Category: Adjunct Faculty Posted On: Mon Jul 28 2025 Job Description: Class being taught: NUR 109 Maternal Health Construction of a course syllabus, consistent with the generic course syllabus, that stip...
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Nursing faculty (Position Code PTNUR-25) - Oakton College
Skokie, Illinois
Location: Des Plaines and Skokie, IL Category: Adjunct Faculty Posted On: Mon Jul 28 2025 Job Description: Class being taught: NUR 109 Maternal Health Construction of a course syllabus, consistent with the generic course syllabus, that stip...
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Women's Volleyball Head Coach (PTVOL-25) - Oakton College
Des Plaines, Illinois
Location: Des Plaines, IL Category: Adjunct Faculty Posted On: Mon Aug 4 2025 Job Description: Basic Function and Responsibility: Under general supervision, provide direction for the women's volleyball program through match and practice coa...
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Police Officer - Oakton College
Des Plaines, Illinois
Location: Des Plaines/Skokie, IL Category: Police Posted On: Tue Aug 26 2025 Job Description: Basic-Function and Responsibility: Under general supervision, provide safety and security functions for student population, college personnel, vis...
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Police Officer - Oakton College
Skokie, Illinois
Location: Des Plaines/Skokie, IL Category: Police Posted On: Tue Aug 26 2025 Job Description: Basic-Function and Responsibility: Under general supervision, provide safety and security functions for student population, college personnel, vis...
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Campus Store and Auxiliary Services Assistant - Oakton College
Des Plaines, Illinois
Location: Des Plaines, IL Category: Casual Posted On: Mon Aug 25 2025 Job Description: Basic Function and Responsibility: Employee will be cross-trained in the multi-functional areas of the Auxiliary Services department consisting of Bookst...
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Assistant Men's and Women's Cross Country Coach - Adjunct Faculty - Oakton College
Des Plaines, Illinois
Location: Des Plaines, IL Category: Adjunct Faculty Posted On: Mon Aug 25 2025 Job Description: Basic Function and Responsibility: Under direct supervision, provide support to the Head Men's and Women's Cross-Country Coach and the cross-cou...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Physical Therapy Faculty - (PTPTA-25) - Oakton College
Skokie, Illinois
Location: Des Plaines / Skokie, IL Category: Adjunct Faculty Posted On: Mon Jan 13 2025 Job Description: Applicants must be strong communicators and effective classroom facilitators who enjoy teaching in a student-centered environment. Oakt...
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Human Services faculty (PTHSY-25) - Oakton College
Skokie, Illinois
Location: Des Plaines / Skokie, IL Category: Adjunct Faculty Posted On: Mon Jan 13 2025 Job Description: Applicants must be strong communicators and effective classroom facilitators who enjoy teaching in a student-centered environment. Oakt...
8d
| Job Type | Full Time |