Adjunct Faculty Credit – Astronomy

SECNY Federal Credit Union; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waivers

Adjunct Faculty Development Program

Job summary

Harper College in the Chicago area seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach AST 100 - Astronomy Survey. Scheduling will include days/evenings/weekends based on course calendars, with compensation per the adjunct pay scale.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in astronomy or astrophysics (or related field with 18 graduate hours in astronomy/astrophysics), recent teaching experience, and ability to work with Blackboard. Official transcripts and background check required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in astronomy or astrophysics or related field with 18 graduate hours in astronomy/astrophysics.
• Recent college-level teaching experience and lab development.

Responsibilities

• Teach AST 100 - Astronomy Survey.
• Prepare course materials and labs as part of adjunct duties.

Education

Master’s degree in astronomy or astrophysics

18 graduate hours in astronomy or astrophysics

Tools

Blackboard

Job description

ABOUT US

We are Harper College…the college in your community.

The College was established by referendum in 1965 and openedSeptember 1967. It is named for Dr. William Rainey Harper, apioneer in the junior college movement in the United States and thefirst president of the University of Chicago.

Harper College is now one of the nation’s premier communitycolleges and one of the largest, serving approximately 29,000students annually in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. The College’sacademic programs prepare students for rewarding careers and fortransfer to four-year universities. Harper offers associate degreeand certification programs, advanced career programs, workforcetraining, professional development, continuing education classes,accelerated degree options for adults and developmental educationprograms.

At Harper College, we are committed to fair and equitablecompensation for all employees. In compliance with Illinois statelaw, we prioritize transparency in salary information. Our salaryranges reflect our dedication to attracting and retaining toptalent while ensuring equitable pay practices.We encourage opendiscussions about compensation and invite you to reach out with anyquestions you may have regarding salary details. Harper Collegetypically offers compensation up to the median market rate for thisposition. We aim to ensure our pay is competitive while aligningwith 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

QUALIFICATIONS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Starting Pay Rate

Per Adjunct Faculty Pay Scale

Schedule Information

Days/evenings/weekends depending uponcourse schedule

Job Description

Teaching AST 100 - Astronomy Survey

Education Requirements

Master’s degree in astronomy orastrophysics or a master's degree in a related field with at least18 graduate hours in astronomy or astrophysics.

Experience Requirements

Recent college-level teachingexperience, lab development, and ability to work with coursemanagement systems such as Blackboard are the preferred qualifications. The teachingrequirement may be fulfilled through a program of supervisedteaching as a graduate student.

Required Documents

***A resume and cover letter arerequired 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 3semesters; sick and personal business leave; and a comprehensiveAdjunct Faculty Development Program.

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ABOUT THE TEAM

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

RESPONSIBILITIES