Job Description
LEAD Faculty Fellows will have a reduced teaching load during the first year and move towards a full teaching load during the second year. Fellows will observe and shadow senior faculty members, participate in ongoing goal setting and feedback sessions with mentors, engage with shared-governance committees and the faculty senate, interact with faculty and staff campus-wide and participate in a range of professional development opportunities. This fellowship will begin in August 2025 and is a two-year appointment, pending successful completion of the first year. The option to apply for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the end of the appointment is contingent upon current vacancies. We encourage applicants from racially underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
Responsibilities
Duties & Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of LEAD Faculty Fellows will include but are not limited to the following:
Teach assigned credit hours each academic year
Design inclusive course content and syllabi
Engage with designated mentors on a regular basis
Attend internal and external professional development programs
Set professional goals and priorities annually
Build strong and supportive relationships with students, faculty and staff
Observe/shadow senior faculty members
Engage in ongoing feedback and performance evaluations
Utilize institutional resources to strengthen capacity
Participate in selected shared governance committee meetings
Attend faculty senate and division/department meetings
Develop and maintain a digital professional portfolio
Participate in an employee resource group
Attend programs sponsored by the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
LEAD Faculty Fellows will report to and be evaluated by their division Dean. The Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will convene regular meetings with the Fellows, their division Dean and designated mentors. Fellows will also meet twice a semester with the aforementioned "success team" as a collective. There is also a required monthly professional development lunch.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a master's degree or equivalent work experience and meet the departmental credentials statement. Applicants must also have less than three years of full-time teaching experience as the instructor of record.
Applicants must meet the departmental faculty credentials statement. Credentials vary by discipline and may require a master's degree or a master's or bachelor's degree and work experience. For specific department credentials please reach out to Human Resources at . Applicants must also have less than three years of full-time teaching experience as the instructor of record.
The College is particularly interested in applicants eligible to teach in Accounting, Adult Education, Architecture, Chemistry, Developmental English, English as a Second Language (ESL), Mathematics, Nursing, and Physical Therapy.
Salary: $59,008 (Instructor Level 7)
Application Process:
Applications must be completed online and include the following attachments:
Letter of interest (two-pages maximum) that describes:
Your interest in serving as a LEAD Faculty Fellow
What you would like to gain from participating as a LEAD Faculty Fellow
Contributions you would bring to Harper College
Your passion and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice
Your career goals and aspirations
The specific department(s) or disciplines you are applying to teach in
Current vita or resume
Unofficial transcripts
Contact information for three professional references
Please note that official transcripts are required upon hire and 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 applicants from racially underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
Application deadline: Candidates that submit their application materials by January 6, 2025 will receive full consideration.
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: