Art Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty

ABOUT US

QUALIFICATIONS JOB DESCRIPTION

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

· For the third consecutive time, Harper College is 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.

· Twenty colleges are vying for the Aspen Institute College
Excellence Program’s 2026 Prize. Harper was also one of the 25
semifinalists for the 2023 prize.

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 30 contact hours each year in the Art and Design
Department. In addition to teaching 30 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.

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 17, 2027.

This position may include additional periodic studio maintenance
and oversight duties in the Summer from May through August.
Additional compensation may be awarded for this time period.

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

Position Description and Duties:

The Art and Design Department at Harper College is actively seeking
a student-centered, diverse pool of candidates to fill a full-time
faculty position specializing in the field of Drawing Foundations
with a secondary specialization in either painting, printmaking,
animation, or digital art. Successful candidates will assume
teaching responsibilities that encompass Drawing Foundations and
courses in one or more of the following areas: painting,
printmaking, digital art, or animation. Additional responsibilities
include maintenance and supervision of the 2D studios, including
managing the budget, material ordering and inventory of studio
materials, equipment and furniture maintenance, facility upkeep,
managing hazardous waste compliance, and training and managing
adjunct faculty. This position hires, trains, and supervises lab
technicians and works cooperatively with non-credit programming at
the college.

The Art and Design Department program provides theory and training
in the skills essential to equipping students to transfer to a
four-year institution. The Art Department is composed of six
full-time faculty who teach foundation courses, painting,
sculpture, ceramics, digital photography, printmaking, figure
drawing, art history, art appreciation, and film appreciation. Our
facilities include a painting/drawing studio, printmaking facility,
a Mac lab, ceramics studios with multiple kilns, and a sculpture
area with wood and metal studios.

We are looking for candidates who are committed to teaching art
within the community college environment, maintaining a safe and
thriving 2D Foundations program, and helping the department
innovate and develop new curriculum and pathways, including
emerging and digital practices.

The successful candidate will be able to teach a wide 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. This position teaches a
standard load of fifteen (15) contact hours per semester (30
contact hours per academic year) in a variety of course modalities
and term lengths. The candidate's course load may include
reassigned time for chair/coordinator duties. Classes may be
offered in day, evening, and/or online modalities, and the
candidate may also have the opportunity to teach in the Honors
Program, Social Justice Studies Program and "linked" courses
(through the college's Learning Communities Program).

Candidates who maintain a professional studio practice and active
exhibition record are preferred.

Educational Requirements:

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in an appropriate art discipline
required.

Experience Requirements:

Post-secondary teaching experience required (minimum of 3
years).

Application Review Date: Applications are accepted until the
position is filled though priority will be given to applications
received on or before January 8, 2027.

Special Notes:

*You will not be able to complete the application without attaching
the following documents:

· Cover letter

· CV/Resume, focused on teaching with evidence of studio art
practice (Does not substitute for a completed application)

· Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts from regionally
accredited institutions

· Teaching Portfolio

· A one-page, single-spaced statement of your teaching philosophy.
In your teaching philosophy, please include how you approach
classroom management, how you assess students, and how you use
instructional technology. How do you ensure students are prepared
for transfer or to go through an academically focused art
program?

*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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