"Adjunct Faculty, History_ School of Humanities and Social Sciences"

Position Description

Hudson County Community College

Adjunct Faculty, History (In-Person, Daytime)

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Reposting Date: August 12, 2025

Adjunct Faculty, History

Academic Affairs: School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Salary: Semi monthly Pay schedule (Per Credit Rate $928.00)

Hire Date: Fall 2025 (August 28, 2025 - December 22, 2025)

Summary of Duties

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences Meta Major encompasses a number of disciplines, including Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Human Services/Pre-Social Work, Addictions Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, History, and Education (Special Education, Infant/Toddler, Early Childhood, and Elementary/Secondary). Among the options of study encompassed by this Meta Major are Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Associate of Arts (AA), and Associate of Science (AS) programs designed to prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions and/or for entry-level careers. We also offer professional development certificates and programs in preparation for immediate employment upon graduation as well as general education courses required for all degree programs.

Our mission is to offer courses and degree-granting programs centered on a critical and analytical inquiry of human behavior and institutional structures from theoretical, historical, empirical, and multicultural perspectives. Academic exploration of the Social Sciences on local and global scales, aims to promote self-discovery and empowerment through the development of critical thinking and problem–solving skills for future academic and vocational careers.

Qualifications

Required / Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in history or closely related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.

Preferred, college level teaching experience.

Demonstrated ability to interact with a culturally diverse population and to effectively and respectfully function and communicate within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.