History Faculty Member

Job Summary

Holyoke Community College’s Critical Social Thought (CST) Department seeks a full‑time tenure‑track faculty member to innovate and expand US History teaching and course content. Candidates will bring expertise in US History surveys and specialized subfields in Latinx History and/or US Women’s History.

• Teach US History survey courses and specialized courses, including Latinx History and US Women’s History, aligned with the department’s CST option.
• Develop and implement new courses that meet student academic needs and strengthen the CST program. Incorporate technology and innovative teaching methods.
• Participate in college governance, recruitment and retention efforts, professional development, and community‑engaged learning initiatives.
• Advising students in the CST program and related majors; hold regular office hours and provide career‑transfer support.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the CST department and across campus to build partnerships and expand articulation agreements with external institutions.
• Contribute to department service, committees, and sub‑committees; maintain professional expertise and current knowledge in the field.

• Master’s degree in History or a closely related field, earned by January 1 2027.
• Ability to teach standard US History survey courses and courses in Latinx History and/or US Women’s History. Experience teaching courses in the History of Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, Latinx Politics, Latinx Immigration, and US Women’s History is preferred.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the community‑college level, including interactive, culturally responsive pedagogies and proficiency with instructional technology (physical, hybrid, online).
• Experience working with a diverse student body and collaborating on institutional initiatives that promote equity and inclusion.
• Effective communication skills and a willingness to work collaboratively on projects and initiatives.

• Ph.D. in History or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated teaching experience in courses on Latinx History and/or US Women’s History.
• Interest in interdisciplinary teaching and learning.
• Leadership experience that contributes to departmental growth and innovation.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is an asset.

Full‑time, tenure‑track position; salary commensurate with education and experience, $59,008.00 – $70,786.00 / yr.

Start date:

January 2027.

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae (including three references)
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Sample syllabus for one of the following courses: US I, US II, American Environmental History, History of Animal Advocacy, or US Women’s History

Holyoke Community College is committed to full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Office of People and Talent at (413) 552‑2554.

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including CORI and SORI.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States is required; HCC does not sponsor H1B visas.

Holyoke Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation. The college prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence inquiries or complaints are referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission, or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.