Vocational Skills Lecturer – Project Management Professional

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

QUALIFICATIONS

Educational Requirements :   Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required.

Experience Requirements :   Experience teaching adults and 2+ years’ experience in the field is required.

JOB DESCRIPTION ABOUT THE TEAM

The Career and Technical Programs provide programs of study that involve a multiyear sequence of courses that integrate core academic knowledge with technical and occupational knowledge to provide students with a pathway to postsecondary education and careers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management Professional (PMP) Instructor. The qualified candidate must possess subject matter expertise in project management and have experience teaching adults. Includes curriculum and instruction to prepare students for the PMP and CAPM certification exams. Courses may be offered in person, blended and or online format. Instructional training using a course syllabus, blackboard, quizzes, PowerPoint presentations, and labs. The instructor will maintain, and update course curriculum as needed i.e., syllabus, textbooks, power point presentations, quizzes, etc., as well as record student attendance and submit midterm and final grades as required per semester. The Career and Technical Programs department offers non-transferable credit courses in career development, computer training and health care. Continuing Professional Education courses are short-term training and are completed within one semester.