Adjunct Faculty Credit – Biology

Harper College; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waivers after 3 semesters

Sick and personal leave

Adjunct Faculty Development Program

Competitive adjunct pay

Job summary

Harper College seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach BIO 230 - Microbiology in-person in Hoffman Estates, IL. The position requires an MS in Microbiology or Biology and recent college-level teaching experience in lecture and lab settings, with familiarity with Blackboard.

Teaching Mondays and Wednesdays 1:00pm–4:00pm, compensation follows the Adjunct Faculty Pay Scale, aligned with the collective bargaining agreement. Applicants must provide transcripts and undergo a background check.

Qualifications

• Recent college-level teaching experience in both lecture and lab environments.
• MS in Microbiology or MS in Biology as education requirement.
• Experience with course management systems such as Blackboard preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach BIO 230 Microbiology in-person in Hoffman Estates, IL.
• Prepare lectures, labs, and assessments for students.
• Coordinate with department on curriculum and safety protocols.

Skills

Teaching experience

Blackboard usage

Education

MS in Microbiology or MS in Biology

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 : Teaching in-person Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Job Description : Teaching BIO 230- Microbiology

Education Requirements : MS in Microbiology or MS in Biology

Experience Requirements : Recent college-level teachingexperience in both lecture and lab environments, and ability towork with course management systems such as Blackboard are thepreferred qualifications. Must have experience teaching 200-levelMicrobiology.

Required Documents

• A resume, cover letter and unofficial transcripts 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 bysemester adjunct pay, with some tuition waivers available after 3semesters; sick and personal business leave; and a comprehensiveAdjunct Faculty Development Program.

The pay rates are aligned with the terms outlined in the collectivebargaining agreement.

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