Adjunct Faculty Credit – Physics

Palatine, IL, United StatesPosted Sep 26, 2026

Job description

Schedule Information: PHY 110, Tues & Thurs, 2:00 – 4:20pm; PHY 100, Tues & Thurs, 9:30 – 10:45am. Both classes will meet from January 19 to May 21, 2027.

Education

Master’s degree in physics or appropriate engineering discipline with a minimum of 18 graduate-level coursework in appropriate physics and/or engineering courses; or master’s degree in a related field with 18 credit hours in graduate-level physics. Experience Requirements: Previous experience teaching algebra-based physics at the college level, use of microcomputer-based labs and ability to work with course management systems such as Blackboard are preferred qualifications.

The teaching requirement may be fulfilled through a program of supervised teaching as a graduate student. 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 : PHY I21, June 1-July 26, MW from 8am-11:30am and TR from 8am-10:50am.

PHY 122, June 1-July 26, MW from 6pm-8:50pm and TR from 6pm-9:30pm. PHY 201 Mechanics, May 18-July 12, from noon-3:50pm and W from noon-3:50pm Job Description : Teaching PHY I21 and/or PHY I22 and/or PHY 201 Education Requirements : Master’s degree in physics or appropriate engineering discipline with a minimum of 18 graduate-level coursework in appropriate physics and/or engineering courses; or master’s degree in a related field with 18 credit hours in graduate-level physics.

Experience Requirements : Previous experience teaching algebra-based at the college level, use of microcomputer-based labs and ability to work with course management systems such as Blackboard are preferred qualifications. The teaching requirement may be fulfilled through a program of supervised teaching as a graduate student.

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 some tuition waivers available after 3 semesters; sick and personal business leave; and a comprehensive Adjunct Faculty Development Program.

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