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

QUALIFICATIONS JOB DESCRIPTION

About us

Harper College was established by referendum in

1965 and opened its doors in September 1967. Named after Dr.

William Rainey Harper, a pioneer in the junior college movement in

the United States and the first president of the University of

Chicago, the College carries forward this legacy of innovation in

education.

Today, Harper College stands as one of the nation’s premier

community colleges and one of the largest, serving approximately

29,000 students annually in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. Our

academic programs are designed to prepare students for rewarding

careers and seamless transfer to four-year universities. Harper

offers a wide range of associate degree and certification programs,

advanced career tracks, workforce training, professional

development opportunities, continuing education classes,

accelerated degree options for adults, and developmental education

programs.

At Harper College, we are committed to facilitating active learning

and fostering the knowledge, critical thinking, and life/work

skills necessary for participation in our global society. We

collaborate with our community partners to enrich the intellectual,

cultural, and economic fabric of our district. We believe that

excellence in education must thrive within an ethical environment

of integrity and respect. We recognize that the strength of our

society is rooted in diversity, and it is through synergy that we

achieve excellence. Our core values—Respect, Integrity,

Collaboration, and Excellence—guide everything we do.

Aspen Prize

For the second consecutive time, Harper College is a semifinalist

for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s

most prestigious recognition for community colleges that are

attaining high and improving levels of student success, as well as

equitable outcomes for Black and Latine students and those from

lower-income backgrounds.

Twenty colleges are vying for the Aspen Institute College

Excellence Program’s 2025 Prize. Harper was also one of the

25 semifinalists for

the 2023 prize.

Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)

In 2023, Harper College was designated as a Hispanic Serving

Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.

This designation provides federal funding to enhance educational

programs and support services for Latine and underrepresented

students.

Latine students make up about 30% of Harper's enrollment,

reflecting the College's pride in its HSI status.

Equity and Diversity Award

Harper College received the 2023 Equity and Diversity Award from

the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA).

The award honors leadership in promoting diversity, inclusion, and

equity for underrepresented groups.

Harper previously won this award in 2017.

Schedule Information : The successful candidate is expected

to teach 30 contact hours each year in the Business Department. In

addition to teaching 30 contact hours per academic year, a

full-time faculty member serves on departmental, divisional and

institutional committees; holds six office hours per week (some of

which must be on campus); and pursues professional development

opportunities related to discipline and pedagogy. Evening and

weekend instruction may be required. Instruction may take place in

face to face, online, blended and flex formats.

Weeks per fiscal year: Faculty are covered under a 9-month

contract period (August thru May) – We seek a full-time colleague

to begin in Spring 2027

Benefits

Health, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance;

Sick and Holiday pay; Personal Business; Educational Assistance

Tuition Waivers at Harper & Professional Expense

Position Description and Duties

The Business Department at Harper College is actively seeking a

student-centered diverse pool of candidates to fill a full-time

faculty position specializing in Business Administration.

Successful candidates will assume responsibilities that encompass a

broad spectrum of courses, encompassing, but not restricted to

Introduction to Business Organizations, Business Math, Principles

of Management, Principles of Marketing, Global Business, HR

Management and more.

The Business program provides theory and training in the skills

essential to equipping students to think strategically,

conceptualize theories, and develop and implement real-world

business plans in hands-on classroom experiences.

Harper’s Business program offers transfer programs as well as

career-oriented degrees and certificates in a variety of flexible

class delivery choices.

The successful candidate will be able to teach a wide variety of

introductory courses to students of diverse backgrounds and varying

levels of college readiness using traditional and alternative

delivery methods. We encourage interested candidates to familiarize

themselves with our course offerings. This position teaches a

standard load of fifteen (15) contact hours per semester (30

contact hours per academic year) consisting chiefly of Introduction

to Business Organizations, Business Math, Principles of Management,

and Principles of Marketing courses. This may include reassigned

time to be given for chair/coordinator duties. Classes may be

offered in day and/or online modalities and may also have the

opportunity to teach in the, Honors Program, Social Justice Studies

Program and "linked" courses (through the college's Learning

Communities Program).

Candidates should possess expertise in areas such as management,

marketing and/or human resources.

Educational Requirements: An MBA or a Master’s Degree in

Management or an appropriate business-related field is

preferred.

Experience Requirements : The following are preferred

knowledge, skills, and experiences for a successful candidate: Two

years of college-level teaching experience is required with two

years of community college teaching experience strongly preferred.

And the equivalent of one year's full-time non-teaching work

experience in the field.

Application Review Date : Applications are accepted until

the position is filled though priority will be given to

applications received on or before October 1, 2026.

Special Notes

You will not be able to complete the application without attaching

the following documents

Cover letter
CV/Resume (Does not substitute for completed application)
Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts from

Regionally accredited institutions

A one-page single-spaced statement of your teaching philosophy.

In your teaching philosophy, please include how you approach

classroom management, how you assess students, and how you use

instructional technology.

Official transcripts required upon hire.
Employment is contingent upon a Criminal Background Check
Employment Sponsorship is not available

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.

42.11306 ABOUT THE TEAM

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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