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

Responsibilities Starting Pay Rate :

Per Adjunct Faculty Pay Scale The pay rates are aligned with the terms outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

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Schedule Information :

PHY I21, June 1-July 26, MW from 8am-11:30am and TR from 8am-10:50am. PHY 122, June 1-July 26, MW from 6pm-8:50pm and TR from 6pm-9:30pm. PHY 201 Mechanics, May 18-July 12, from noon-3:50pm and W from noon-3:50pm

Job Description :

Teaching PHY I21 and/or PHY I22 and/or PHY 201

Education Requirements :

Master's degree in physics or appropriate engineering discipline with a minimum of 18 graduate-level coursework in appropriate physics and/or engineering courses; or master's degree in a related field with 18 credit hours in graduate-level physics.

Experience Requirements :

Previous experience teaching algebra-based at the college level, use of microcomputer-based labs and ability to work with course management systems such as Blackboard are preferred qualifications. The teaching requirement may be fulfilled through a program of supervised teaching as a graduate student.

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. Job Info Job Identification 230952 Job Category Contingent Staff Posting Date 02/27/2026, 04:51 PM Locations 1200 W Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL, 60067, US Job Schedule Part time Salary Range per Adjunct Faculty pay scale Grant-funded position? No Budget-Neutral Position? Yes Salary Account Number 0001-1010-508-5103002-00000-000