Adjunct Faculty - History

Position: Adjunct Faculty - History - Roxbury Community College
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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ADA Compliance:

The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education - Roxbury Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education - Roxbury Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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