Adjunct Faculty Credit - American Sign Language (230042)

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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 The pay rates are aligned with the terms outlined in the collective bargaining agreement. https://www.harpercollege.edu/about/directory/hr/index.php Schedule Information: On campus or remote: days and/or evenings depending upon course schedule. This role is an on-campus role, candidates will be required to teach courses onsite. ***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 World Languages Department at Harper College invites applicants for the position of adjunct instructor of American Sign Language. The instructor will teach introductory American Sign Language 101 and 102 courses beginning in January 2024. The position requires the ability to quickly learn Harper's virtual learning and course management system, Blackboard. The instructor will teach on the college campus or virtually via live synchronous courses. Successful candidates teach in an interactive and engaging way. Applicants should indicate their availability to teach day or evening courses, on campus or virtual courses in the cover letter. Education Requirements: A bachelor's degree and/or appropriate credential in the field, ASLTA certification or ASLPI Level 4, or Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI or DI). Experience Requirements: Preferred teaching experience at the high school or college level or the equivalent of at least one year's full-time non-teaching work experience in the field. Required Documents: *** A CV and cover letter are required to complete the application process. *** Official transcripts are required upon hire. Employment in contingent upon a 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 Liberal Arts division provides transfer ready courses to students in the areas of English, humanities, language, linguistics, communication and philosophy. Job Info Job Identification 230042 Job Category Contingent Staff Posting Date 04/04/2025, 10:37 AM Locations 1200 W Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL, 60067, US Job Schedule Part time Salary Range per collective bargaining agreement Grant-funded position? No Budget-Neutral Position? Yes Salary Account Number 0001-1020-216-5103002-00000000000-000

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