Part-time teachers at Heartland Community College will get raises of 3.5 percent to 4 percent in coming years. The college’s trustees voted unanimously in October to approve the contract with the adjunct faculty union.

“I think it’s a good contract,” said Heartland President Jon Astroth, who also was pleased with the contract’s length. “Four years—I think it’s an advantage for everybody.” The Heartland Adjunct Faculty Association already has approved the deal.

The contract offers a 3.5 percent pay increase for the first, second and fourth years, and a 4 percent raise in the third year. Adjunct faculty members will receive two personal leave days per semester per class they teach; they currently get one.

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