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Harper College

Adjunct Faculty - Sociology (231027)

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Palatine, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/19/2026

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What they do

A Sociology Professor teaches foundational sociological ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.

$87,948 / year median in Illinois

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

Qualifications Starting Pay Rate:

Per Adjunct Faculty Pay Scale Schedule Information:

Days/evenings/weekends depending upon course schedule •This posting will be used to obtain a pool of qualified candidates for the above subjects. As teaching needs arise, these applications will be reviewed for possible interviews•The number of adjunct instructors hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department. 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.

Job Description:

This is an adjunct instructor position. We are looking for candidates who are committed to student success and have experience delivering instruction in various modalities. A successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in the classroom as well as an understanding of theoretical concepts within the discipline.

Education Requirements:

Minimum of Masters degree in

Sociology Experience Requirements:

Minimum of one year of college level teaching experience•Neither Teaching Assistant (TA) nor online-only teaching experience would be considered equivalent to college teaching.

Required Documents:

•A resume and cover letter are required to complete the application process•Job Description This is an adjunct instructor position beginning in Spring 2027. We are looking for candidates who are committed to student success and have experience delivering instruction in various modalities. A successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in the classroom as well as an understanding of theoretical concepts within the discipline. Job Info Job Identification 231027 Job Category Contingent Staff Posting Date 04/30/2026, 09:44 AM Locations 1200 W Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL, 60067, US Job Schedule Part time Salary Range Per Adjunct Faculty Contract Grant-funded position? No Budget-Neutral Position? No Salary Account Number 0001-1010-158-5103002-00000-000