Location: Hoffman Estates, IL
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.
In 2022, Harper also received the distinction of being recognized as a Top 25 semifinalist for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. Harper College’s Department of Computer Science seeks a full-time, tenure-track faculty member to teach courses from the first two years of a four-year curriculum. The department
teaches mainly in C++ on a Linux machine but also has courses utilizing Java, C and x86 assembly. Most classes are face-to-face, but some online teaching may be required.
Primary responsibilities are for teaching a minimum of 15 contact hours per week while maintaining a minimum of 6 office hours per week for student consultation. Participation in institutional, divisional, and departmental committees, shared governance, strategic planning, professional development, or other activities is also expected. Educational Requirements At least a Master's degree in computer science or related field with at least 18 semester hours in graduate-level computer science. Experience Requirements Computer
Science teaching experience at the secondary or collegiate level is required.
The teaching requirement may be fulfilled through a program of supervised teaching as a graduate student. Application Review Date Applications are accepted until the position is filled though priority will be given to applications received on or before: December 1, 2023. 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 how you approach classroom management, how you backss students, and how you use instructional technology. Official transcripts required upon hire Employment is contingent upon Criminal Background Check. Employment sponsorship is not available. For more details: jobs-search. org/computer-science_hoffman-estates-c429924/computer-science-full-time-tenure-track-faculty-hoffman-estates_i1971537045
Duties of Position: Manages the “National Science Foundation Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity” (EPIIC) grant project in which Harper serves as the lead institution of the Generating Regional Innovative Partnerships (GRIP) project consortium with four other colleges, located across the Midwest.
Leads efforts to expand and improve institutional capacity building and partnership expansion including designing a centralized partnership engagement hub that coordinates outreach activities, collaborates across the college, develops engagement plans, and supports the implementation of institution-wide strategies for researching and identifying strategic partners and creating
deeper, intentional engagement within regional industries. Coordinates monthly cohort-wide virtual and in-person meetings, creates agendas, coordinates presentations, and maintains Teams site; attends annual grant-required meetings.
Works with grant cohort member institutions to create an operational framework for transitioning from traditional program advisory committees to the Business & Industry Leadership Team (BILT) advisory council model. Serves as a member of the Cohort Evaluation Committee (CEC) which oversees the program evaluation of the proposed activities and coordinates evaluation plan activities with the external evaluator. Recruits employer and industry professional members
for participation on the BILTs to include representatives from diverse business sectors, industries, and professional organizations; plans, schedules, and coordinates BILT meetings and events; coordinates with employer partners, BILT members, and industry professionals to provide guest lectures, workshops, and presentations.
Leads efforts to establish the Center for Partnership Engagement for centralized employer outreach and engagement efforts including using customer relationship management (CRM) software to record contact data, streamline communications for outreach efforts, build and sustain trust and rapport, strategically leverage resources, share information, and reduce redundancies; sustains beneficial relationships between industry and the College to produce strong, workforce-aligned programs.
Implements innovative solutions for systems improvement, digital transformation, and full utilization of technology tools, including project management tools and a robust customer relationship management (CRM) system to collect shared partner contact data, document outreach efforts, and streamline communications. Collaborates with marketing and project teams to develop and implement partner engagement strategies based on CRM data insights; leverages CRM system to create events and tailor engagement efforts accordingly.
Fosters collaboration with various departments, including Workforce Solutions, Marketing Services, Career and Technical Programs, and Grants Office, to align CRM and partner engagement strategies with overall college goals and initiatives. Prepares regular reports and updates on project progress, outcomes, key performance indicators, partner engagement, and communication effectiveness for internal and external stakeholders. Performs other duties as assigned. Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Education, Workforce Development, Communications, or related field.
Master’s degree preferred. Experience Requirements: Minimum of three years of experience in workforce development, business engagement, partner relationship development, or industry partnership coordination in a higher education environment. Proven experience in implementing innovative solutions for systems improvement and digital transformation. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders, including industry leaders, consultants, faculty, staff, and administrators. Excellent organizational and project management skills and abilities to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Proficiency in data collection and analysis and using data to inform decision-making. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and customer relationship management systems. Application Review Date: Applications are accepted until the position is filled though priority will be given to applications received on or before: October 30, 2023. 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. 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. For more details: jobs-search. org/program-manager_hoffman-estates-c429924/program-manager-epiic-hoffman-estates_i1972589750
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 Fashion Studies department at Harper College is looking for an adjunct instructor(s) to teach the following class: FAS 208 - Computer Patternmaking. Suitable candidate should be able to teach Computer Patternmaking using Lectra Gerber Accumark software. They should be familiar with digitizing and plotting. This class teaches the basis of PDs to fashion design students. An introduction to digital
grading and marker making is included in the curriculum. Education Requirements : Bachelor’s degree in fashion or an equivalent certificate and/or proficiency in a fashion-related field.
3 years experience in fashion design or a fashion-related field. 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.
For more details: jobs-search. org/information-technology_hoffman-estates-c429924/adjunct-faculty-credit-fashion-design-cad-hoffman-estates_i1973367630
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