Adjunct Faculty Credit – Engineering

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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.

QUALIFICATIONS JOB DESCRIPTION

Starting Pay Rate : Per Adjunct Faculty Pay Scale

Schedule Information : The class will be delivered in a blended format every Monday from 3:00 - 4:50pm. Classes will alternate every other week between in-person
meetings and online synchronous meetings (via Blackboard Collaborate). Classes will start on August 19, 2024.

Job Description : We are looking for an instructor to teach our course EGR 100, Introduction to Engineering, for the Fall Semester 2023. The class is intended
to get students more familiar with the variety of engineering professions; to work collaboratively with other students as part of a project team; demonstrate the
ability to communicate effectively; take effective notes in college level courses; and apply an engineering approach to solve open-ended problems.

Education Requirements : Master's Degree in Engineering or related field with at least 18 graduate hours in engineering.

Experience Requirements : Professional engineering experience is preferred. Two years of teaching experience preferred.

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 sponsorship is not available.

Applicable Benefits : We offer a competitive, semester by semester adjunct pay, with some tuition waivers available after 3 semesters; sick and personal business leave; and a comprehensive Adjunct Faculty Development Program.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Harper College Mathematics and Sciences provides transfer ready courses in computer sciences, engineering and mathematics.

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