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Adjunct Faculty Credit - Astronomy

Employer
Harper College
Location
Palatine, IL

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Faculty Jobs
Science & Technology, Physical Sciences
Position Type
Adjunct
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Community College

Job Details

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.***

Job Description: Teaching AST 100 Astronomy Survey   

Education Requirements:  Master’s degree in astronomy or astrophysics; or physics with 18 credit hours in appropriate graduate-level astronomy and/or physics courses; or a master’s degree in a related field and 18 credit hours in appropriate graduate-level astronomy and/or physics courses.

Experience Requirements:   Recent college-level teaching experience, lab development, and ability to work with course management systems such as Blackboard are the 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.

Organization

Founded in 1965, William Rainey Harper College is a dynamic comprehensive community college situated on a 200-acre campus in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. The College is committed to diversity, and encourages the development of multicultural perspectives.

harper_college1.gifAnnually, the College serves approximately 25,000 students from 23 communities. Providing both transfer and career programs, Harper offers degrees and a wide range of credit, continuing education and corporate training for students of all ages and interests. In order to provide accessible higher education to all, we offer a flexible schedule of daytime, nighttime and weekend classes at our main campus and at several other sites conveniently located throughout our service area.

Harper College is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and has received the coveted Bond Rating of Aaa from Moody’s Investor Service. We are committed to our Institutional Core Values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence and Collaboration.

Our Vision:

William Rainey Harper College is committed to academic integrity and excellence. The College is a leader in teaching and learning, transforming lives by responding to the needs of the individual and the community.

harper_college2.jpgBenefits offered to employees include tuition reimbursement/professional expense, health/life/dental/disability insurance, participation in the State University Retirement System (SURS) and tax deferred annuity plans as well as fourteen paid holidays. Harper also offers some on-site childcare, a summer camp for children, and much more.

Harper College is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer that encourages applications from women, minority group members and persons with disabilities.

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