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

Qualifications Educational Requirements :

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience is required. Priority will be given to those with current degrees or certifications in a related field. A master's degree or equivalent experience is preferred.

Experience Requirements :

Experience teaching adults and 2+ years of experience in the field is required. Experience teaching in incarcerated settings preferred.

Job Description Schedule Information :

Part-time teaching positions are based on enrollment. Classes may be scheduled for daytimes, evenings, or weekends. Classes may be cancelled on short notice due to circumstances out of our control. Your application can remain "Under Review by Committee" for 18 months. You may check your status at any time by logging into jobs.harpercollege.edu with your username and password.

Benefits :

N/A This position is not SURS eligible.

Responsibilities Duties of Position:

The qualified candidate must possess subject matter expertise in professional skills, business, emerging technologies, and/or project management. Courses will be offered at the Cook Country Department of Corrections (CCDOC) at 2700 S. California Ave. in Chicago teaching currently incarcerated students. Instruction includes following a course syllabus, meeting course objectives, delivering lecture and lab instruction, giving presentations, utilizing corresponding textbooks, and adapting all materials to the correctional environment. Must record student attendance, submit pass/fail midterm and final grades. Instructional training includes completing state-mandated training, designated prison education training, and participating in a facility tour at CCDOC prior to teaching. Job Info Job Identification 230984 Job Category Contingent Staff Posting Date 03/26/2026, 05:34 PM Locations 1200 W Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL, 60067, US Job Schedule Part time Salary Range Commensurate with experience Grant-funded position? No Budget-Neutral Position? Yes Salary Account Number 0001-2080-530-5103002-00000-000