"Adjunct Faculty Credit - Computer Science"

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

Starting Pay Rate: Per Adjunct Faculty Pay Scale. The pay rates are aligned with the terms outlined in the collective bargaining agreement. https://www.harpercollege.edu/about/directory/hr/index.php

Schedule Information: Must be available to teach class that runs from September 15-December 12, 2025, and is scheduled Monday and Wednesday from 6:15pm until 9:10pm. 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.

Job Description: Teach programming courses in C, C++, Java, and Intel assembly language from basic to intermediate. All courses except assembly language taught in a Unix-like environment.

Education Requirements: A Master's degree in Computer Science or related field with at least 18 semester hours in graduate-level computer science or related courses. To be determined by the full-time faculty in the Department of Computer Science.

Experience Requirements: C++ and *nix experience required. Two years of teaching experience preferred. Java experience a plus. Online teaching experience beneficial. Face-to-face teaching might be required for particular classes.

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.

ABOUT THE TEAM: Harper College Mathematics and Sciences provides transfer ready courses in computer sciences, engineering and mathematics.