Adjunct Faculty Credit –Microbiology

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Teaching BIO 230 Microbiology; in-person, lecture and laboratory sessions.

Schedule Information

In-person instruction Monday and Wednesday evenings, Fall 2026.

Starting Pay Rate

Per Adjunct Faculty Pay Scale

Education Requirements

Master’s degree in Biology with experience teaching microbiology; or a master’s degree in a related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in biological science, plus experience teaching microbiology.

Experience Requirements

Recent college-level teaching experience in both lecture and lab environments, and ability to work with course management systems such as Blackboard are the preferred qualifications.

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. The pay rates are aligned with the terms outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.