"Accounting Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty"

Position Overview

The Accounting Department at Harper College is actively seeking a student-centered diverse pool of candidates to fill a full-time faculty position specializing in the field of Accounting. Successful candidates will assume responsibilities that encompass a broad spectrum of courses, encompassing, but not restricted to teaching courses offered by the Accounting Department. This may include introductory-level accounting courses, as well as upper-level courses such as Intermediate Accounting I and II, Cost Accounting, etc.

The Accounting program provides theory and training in the skills essential to equipping students to prepare for career programs in bookkeeping and/or tax specializations, to transfer to baccalaureate degrees in accounting or business, or prepare for post-baccalaureate certificates to prepare for CPA or CMA exams.

About Harper College

Harper College was established by referendum in 1965 and opened its doors in September 1967. Named after Dr. William Rainey Harper, a pioneer in the junior college movement in the United States and the first president of the University of Chicago, the College carries forward this legacy of innovation in education.

Today, Harper College stands as one of the nation's premier community colleges and one of the largest, serving approximately 29,000 students annually in Chicago's northwest suburbs. Our academic programs are designed to prepare students for rewarding careers and seamless transfer to four-year universities.

Schedule Information

The successful candidate is expected to teach 30 contact hours each year in the Accounting Department. In addition to teaching 30 contact hours per academic year, a full-time faculty member serves on departmental, divisional and institutional committees; holds six office hours per week (some of which must be on campus); and pursues professional development opportunities related to discipline and pedagogy. Evening and weekend instruction may be required. Instruction may take place in face to face, online, blended and flex formats.

We are seeking a full-time colleague to begin in Fall 2026.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance; Sick and Holiday pay; Personal Business; Educational Assistance: Tuition Waivers at Harper & Professional Expense

Position Description and Duties

The successful candidate will be able to teach a wide variety of introductory courses to students of diverse backgrounds and varying levels of college readiness using traditional and alternative delivery methods. This position teaches a standard load of fifteen (15) contact hours per semester (30 contact hours per academic year) consisting chiefly of courses offered by the Accounting Department. Courses may be delivered in a variety of formats, including in-person, blended, and online.

Educational Requirements

A master's degree in accounting or related field with at least 18 graduate hours in Accounting. Preferred CPA.

Experience Requirements

Two years of college-level teaching experience is required with two years of community college teaching experience strongly preferred. Equivalent of one year's full-time non-teaching work experience in the field is required with two years of non-teaching work experience preferred.

Application Review Date

Applications are accepted until the position is filled though priority will be given to applications received on or before December 1, 2025.

Special Notes

You will not be able to complete the application without attaching the following documents: Cover letter, CV/Resume, Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts from Regionally accredited institutions, A one-page single-spaced statement of your teaching philosophy. Official transcripts required upon hire. Employment is contingent upon a Criminal Background Check. Employment Sponsorship is not available.