Adjunct Faculty Credit – Biology
Palatine, IL, United States
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. To review all benefit information visit us at:
https://www.harpercollege.edu/about/directory/hr/index.php
Job Description
Starting Pay Rate: Per Adjunct Faculty Pay Scale
Schedule Information: Teaching in-person Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Job Description: Teaching BIO 230- Microbiology
Education Requirements: MS in Microbiology or MS in Biology
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. Must have experience teaching 200-level Microbiology.
Required Documents: A resume, cover letter and unofficial transcripts 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.
About the Team
Harper College Mathematics and Sciences provides transfer ready courses in computer sciences, engineering and mathematics.
Job Info
- Posting Date 10/19/2026, 07:50 PM
- Locations 1200 W Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL, 60067, US
- Job Schedule Part time
- Salary Range Per Adjunct Faculty Pay Scale
- Grant-funded position? No
- Budget-Neutral Position? Yes
