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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Police Officer - Oakton College
Skokie, Illinois
Location: Des Plaines/Skokie, IL Category: Police Posted On: Fri Dec 5 2025 Job Description: Basic-Function and Responsibility: Under general supervision, provide safety and security functions for student population, college personnel, visi...
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Police Officer - Oakton College
Des Plaines, Illinois
Location: Des Plaines/Skokie, IL Category: Police Posted On: Fri Dec 5 2025 Job Description: Basic-Function and Responsibility: Under general supervision, provide safety and security functions for student population, college personnel, visi...
5h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Computer Science (CSC FT26) - Oakton College
Des Plaines, Illinois
Location: Des Plaines/Skokie, IL Category: Faculty Posted On: Fri Sep 12 2025 Job Description: Applicants must be strong communicators and effective classroom facilitators who enjoy teaching in a student-centered environment. Candidates com...
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Youth STEAM Camp Instructor - Casual - Oakton College
Des Plaines, Illinois
Location: Des Plaines / Skokie, IL Category: Casual Posted On: Thu Oct 16 2025 Job Description: The Oakton College Summer STEAM Camp program is looking for enthusiastic and innovative instructor(s) for the 2026 summer camp season. We are lo...
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Computer Science (CSC FT26) - Oakton College
Skokie, Illinois
Location: Des Plaines/Skokie, IL Category: Faculty Posted On: Fri Sep 12 2025 Job Description: Applicants must be strong communicators and effective classroom facilitators who enjoy teaching in a student-centered environment. Candidates com...
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Youth STEAM Camp Instructor - Casual - Oakton College
Skokie, Illinois
Location: Des Plaines / Skokie, IL Category: Casual Posted On: Thu Oct 16 2025 Job Description: The Oakton College Summer STEAM Camp program is looking for enthusiastic and innovative instructor(s) for the 2026 summer camp season. We are lo...
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Senior Enrollment Specialist - Oakton College
Skokie, Illinois
Location: Skokie, IL Category: Staff Posted On: Tue Nov 18 2025 Job Description: Basic Function and Responsibilities: The Senior Enrollment Specialist provides information and assistance to students, staff, and the Oakton community. Deliver...
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Drone Pilot Adjunct Instructor (PTLAE-25) - Oakton College
Des Plaines, Illinois
Location: Des Plaines and Skokie, IL Category: Adjunct Faculty Posted On: Wed Jul 16 2025 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 oth...
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| Job Type | Part Time |
Drone Pilot Adjunct Instructor (PTLAE-25) - Oakton College
Skokie, Illinois
Location: Des Plaines and Skokie, IL Category: Adjunct Faculty Posted On: Wed Jul 16 2025 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 oth...
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| Job Type | Part Time |
Nursing BNAT (BNAT - 26) - Oakton College
Des Plaines, Illinois
Location: Des Plaines/Skokie, IL Category: Faculty Posted On: Wed Jul 16 2025 Job Description: Applicants must be strong communicators and effective classroom facilitators who enjoy teaching in a student-centered environment. Candidates com...
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| Job Type | Full Time |