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.
QUALIFICATIONS JOB DESCRIPTION
Starting Pay Rate : Per Adjunct Faculty Pay Scale
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 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 department of fashion studies is
currently accepting resumes for an adjunct position in the Fashion
Merchandising Program to teach “Promotion of Fashion” class during
Spring 2023. This class focuses on teaching event planning and
logistics to fashion merchandising students. The final project in
this class includes planning and designing the annual fashion
show.
Prior experience in event planning, retail and merchandising is
desirable.
Teaching responsibilities include:
• Teach Fashion Merchandising & Marketing courses to students
with a broad range of career interests.
• Writing Syllabi
• preparing for and delivering classroom instruction,
• evaluate student performance
• Maintain records of student attendance, involvement, and
progress.
• Must be engaging and focused on student success. Ability to
interact with students in a group and one-on-one situations is
expected.
• The ability to meet classroom deadlines (i.e., attendance,
grading) and work with students on their response to assignments in
a timely manner.
Education Requirements : Bachelor’s degree and or 10†years
industry experience in the subject. While a bachelor’s degree is
required in Apparel/ Fashion/Merchandising/ Marketing, equivalent
professional may also be considered.
Experience Requirements : Ideal candidate will have at least
one year of 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 Harper tuition waivers, sick/personal
business leave, and a comprehensive Adjunct Faculty Professional
Development Program.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Career and Technical Programs provide programs of study that
involve a multiyear sequence of courses that integrate core
academic knowledge with technical and occupational knowledge to
provide students with a pathway to postsecondary education and
careers.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Location: Palatine, IL
Posted: Aug. 23, 2024, 7:50 a.m.
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