Adjunct Faculty Credit – Astronomy Palatine, IL, United States About Us We are Harper College…the college in your community. The College was established by referendum in 1965 and opened September 1967. It is named for Dr. William Rainey Harper, a pioneer in the junior college movement in the United States and the first president of the University of Chicago. Harper College is now one of the nation’s premier community
colleges and one of the largest, serving approximately 29,000 students annually in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. The College’s academic programs prepare students for rewarding careers and for transfer to four-year universities. Harper offers associate degree and certification programs, advanced career programs, workforce training, professional development, continuing education classes, accelerated degree options for
adults and developmental education programs. At Harper College, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation for all employees. In compliance with Illinois state law, we prioritize transparency in salary information. Our salary ranges reflect our dedication to attracting and retaining top talent while ensuring equitable pay practices.We encourage open discussions about compensation and invite you to reach out
with any questions you may have regarding salary details. Harper College typically offers compensation up to the median market rate for this position. We aim to ensure our pay is competitive while aligning with both the role's requirements and the candidate's experience. To review all benefit information visit us at: https://www.harpercollege.edu/about/directory/hr/index.php Job Description Starting Pay Rate: Per
Adjunct Faculty Pay Scale Schedule Information: Days/evenings/weekends depending upon course schedule Job Description: Teaching AST 100 - Astronomy Survey Education Requirements: Master’s degree in astronomy or astrophysics or a master's degree in a related field with at least 18 graduate hours in astronomy or astrophysics. Experience Requirements: Recent college-level teaching experience, lab development, and
ability to work with course management systems such as Blackboard are the preferred qualifications. The teaching requirement may be fulfilled through a program of supervised teaching as a graduate student. Required Documents: ***A resume and cover letter are required to complete the application process*** * Official transcripts required upon hire * Employment is contingent upon Criminal Background Check. * Employment
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