Adjunct Faculty - History

Position: Adjunct Faculty - History - Roxbury Community College
Roxbury Community College (RCC) is a public institution of higher education offering associate degrees, certificate programs and lifelong learning opportunities to the Greater Boston community. The Department of Education recognized RCC as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and as one of the top 100 community colleges in the country for student outcomes through the Postsecondary Success Recognition Program, making it the only community college in Massachusetts with these designations.

RCC offers 24 associate degree programs, 6 credit-based certificate programs, 13 non-credit professional certification programs, 30+ lifelong learning and fitness classes, and customized incumbent worker training programs. The college hosts hundreds of civic and community events at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center each year. RCC is committed to providing all learners with the academic and non-academic support required for degree completion and long-term success.

Roxbury Community College is guided by our six core values of Accountability, Equity, Excellence, Honesty, Integrity, and Respect. RCC is also an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act requires all institutes of higher education to disclose campus policy statements and crime statistics.

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Job Description:

The History Adjunct Faculty role will provide effective and high-quality instruction; help students master course content; assess student learning outcomes; maintain current knowledge in their teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics; assisting with curriculum development and program review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities;

assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area Dean; and fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a part-time faculty member as outlined in the college faculty handbook.

Teaching assignments may include, but are not limited to, courses in:

* US History

* World History

* Latin American History

* Modern African History

* Caribbean History

* Black Studies

Title:

Adjunct Faculty - History

Unit: DCE Collective Bargaining Agreement: DCE CBA

Department:
Liberal Arts

Reports To:

Dean of Liberal Arts

Date:
Fall 2025

Duties and Responsibilities

* Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes for courses and programs.

* Work collaboratively within the Social Science Department to ensure student outcomes, attend monthly Department meetings and events if available.

* Prepare and distribute syllabi that inform students about course requirements, grading requirements, testing assignments, attendance policy, and other information for each course assigned.

* Prepare, administer, and grade assignments and examinations in a timely manner to inform students about their progress.

* Encourage the use of support services by students. Collaborate with support services staff to ensure that information is being shared and discussed.

* Follow procedures related to the Registrar's office, including grade reports and deadlines; attendance record reports; withdrawal deadlines; class changes; and time and room scheduling.

* Participate in faculty evaluations as described by the department the Dean.

Requirements:

* Master's degree in history.

* At least 2 semesters of experience teaching with Canvas Learning Management System.

* Must have completed Canvas Training to teach online.

* Must be available to teach in person.

* Experience teaching at a community college otherwise a 4-year college/university

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience working with students from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds who possess wide ranges of academic abilities and interests.

* Teaching experience at a community college

* Demonstrated ability to provide diverse teaching methods to different learning styles

* Experience teaching online

* Experience using Open Educational Resources (OER)

Additional Information:

Compensation:
Based on the DCE CBA

Location:

Roxbury campus

Unit Status: DCE

Expected

Start Date:

August 2025

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply online by submitting:

* Cover Letter

* Resume

* Names and contact information for three (3) professional references

Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI/SORI) request.

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