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
About the Team
The Liberal Arts division provides transfer ready courses to students in the areas of English, humanities, language, linguistics, communication and philosophy.
Responsibilities
Starting Pay Rate: Per Adjunct Faculty Pay Scale
Schedule Information: Day/evenings/weekends depending upon course schedule. The Philosophy Department is looking to hire qualified applicants for the Spring 2026 semester. We will not know exactly what our needs are until we begin staffing classes. We anticipate needing instructors who can come on campus to teach face-to-face classes. We may need someone to teach Introduction to Philosophy, Ethics, Critical Thinking, or Religions of the World.
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. You may check your status at any time by logging into jobs.harpercollege.edu with your username and password.
Job Description: The Philosophy Department is looking to hire qualified applicants for the Spring 2026 semester. We will not know exactly what our needs are until we begin staffing classes. We anticipate needing instructors who can come on campus to teach face-to-face classes. We may need someone to teach Introduction to Philosophy, Ethics, Critical Thinking, or Religions of the World.
Education Requirements: The minimum requirement is an M.A. in Philosophy or an MA in a related discipline with 18 semester hours in graduate level philosophy from an accredited institution.
Experience Requirements: Teaching experience is preferred
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 Harper tuition waivers, sick/personal business leave, and a comprehensive Adjunct Faculty Professional Development Program.
Harper College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create an inclusive learning and working environment where individual differences and identities are respected, valued and embraced. We encourage women, people from historically underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
