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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

• Harper College was 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.
• Harper College was a semi-finalist for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, a prestigious award for two-year colleges, and was recently honored as one of the top 20 institutions for excellence in the U.S. by the Aspen Institute. Harper was also one of the 25 semifinalists for the 2023 prize.

Student Population

Harper’s campus community reflects the diversity of Chicago’s northwest suburbs, as the college serves a large population of first generation, multilingual, and neurodivergent students. 

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 24 contact hours each year in the English Department. In addition to teaching 24 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. Full time faculty members must teach at least one course of their teaching load each semester in an on-campus format. 

Weeks per fiscal year:  Faculty are covered under a 9-month contract period (August thru May) – We seek a full-time colleague to begin August 18, 2026.

Benefits:  Health, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance; Sick and Holiday pay; Personal Business; Educational Assistance: Tuition Waivers at Harper & Professional Expenses

Position Description and Duties:

The English Department at Harper College is actively seeking a diverse pool of candidates in order to fill a full-time faculty position specializing in the field of English Composition, with an emphasis on support for developmental writing and reading courses. 

This position teaches a standard load of twelve (12) credit hours per semester (24 credits per academic year) consisting chiefly of developmental writing (ENG093/ENG094/ENG095) and composition courses (ENG101/ENG102). The successful candidate may also have the opportunity to teach Humanities, Literature, Creative Writing, Social Justice Studies, Sustainability Studies, Honors Program, and Learning Community courses.

The English program provides theory and training essential to equipping students to develop writing skills for the workforce or for transfer to a four-year program of study in a wide variety of academic pathways. Candidates should exhibit a writing pedagogy that is responsive to students’ varying skill levels and a mastery of strategies that foster an inclusive, supportive, and engaging classroom environment. In addition, candidates should possess expertise in areas such as curriculum development, ALP (Accelerated Learning Program) co-requisite support courses, and online teaching. 

Harper College provides excellent facilities to students and faculty in the English department.  The college has the following labs and facilities as part of the learning environment: general classrooms, computer labs, learning and discussion  labs, and rooms equipped for hyflex teaching.

The successful candidate will be able to teach a 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. 

Educational Requirements: MA in English or Rhetoric/Composition; MFA in Creative Writing; PhD in English, Literature, or Rhetoric/Composition. 

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.

Application Review Date:  Applications are accepted until the position is filled though priority will be given to applications received on or before November 14, 2025.

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 details on how you engage students from a variety of backgrounds, how you assess students, and how you utilize 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.

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