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Adjunct Faculty - Speech

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.

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. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Hiring is based on the terms of the collective bargaining agreement and the Adjunct Faculty Pay Scale. Schedule information: Days/evenings/weekends depending upon course schedule.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Speech 101 is a basic oral communication course taught face‑to‑face, covering a multitude of speech topics. The instructor is responsible for facilitating the class, grading student speeches, teaching basic communication processes, and working with the faculty to develop the class and assess student work. The instructor is also responsible for maintaining their own electronic website associated with the course (through the College’s system of choice, Blackboard). This person should be on time, flexible, and supportive to students.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Master's Degree in Speech Communication or related area required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Preferred: Teaching at college level, two years experience helpful.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Resume and cover letter 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

The Liberal Arts division provides transfer ready courses to students in the areas of English, humanities, language, linguistics, communication and philosophy. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.

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