Adjunct Faculty - Economics Dept

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The College was established by referendum in 1965 and opened

September 1967. It is named for Dr. William Rainey Harper, apioneer in the junior college movement in the United States and thefirst 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 29,000students annually in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. The College’sacademic programs prepare students for rewarding careers and for transfer to four-year universities. Harper offers associate degreeand 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 statelaw, we prioritize transparency in salary information. Our salary ranges reflect our dedication to attracting and retaining toptalent 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.

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Education Requirements:

Master's degree in economics or MBA with aconcentration in economics plus a bachelor's degree in economics.

Experience Requirements:
At least two semesters of college level teaching experience.

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.

Starting Pay Rate:
Per Adjunct Faculty Pay Scale

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

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 Business and Social Sciences Divisions provides transfer ready programs and courses in social science, such as anthropology,economics, geography, history, political science, psychology and sociology.

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Available to teach in-person, online, hybrid, or other distance education platforms multiple economic courses (Introduction to economics, consumer economics, microeconomics, and macroeconomics)