Department of History: Adjunct Faculty

Job Details

Recruitment: Ongoing
Job Posting: Student-Teaching Supervisor, History/Social Studies – Spring 2026+

The History Department at Central Connecticut State University seeks to establish and sustain a pool of qualified applicants for future, part-time appointments as adjunct instructors in the role of university supervisor. University supervisors observe and evaluate Secondary (7-12) History/Social Studies 026 certification candidates in their student teaching placements during the spring semesters.

Required Qualifications:

• Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) 026 endorsement for 7-12 teaching in history/social studies (or equivalent certification from another state).
• Master’s degree or above.
• Experience teaching history/social studies in high school or middle school.
• Evidence of successful work with middle school and/or high school students.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Seven years or more as a teacher in 7-12 grade history/social studies in public schools.
• Evidence of quality teaching preparation and teaching experience in public schools.
• Graduate degree in history or social studies related field.
• Status as a recently retired or part-time teacher with availability to work during school hours.

Responsibilities:

• Mentor and observe 1-4 student teachers in various CT public-school placements during M-F regular school hours plus meetings as necessary.
• Driving to CCSU and to middle and high schools for meetings and events, including orientations, team trainings, and student-teaching oversight.
• Coordinate and attend approximately 9-10 meetings and observations that include mandated three-way meetings between the host teacher, candidate and supervisor.
• Thorough completion of online digital evaluation forms for each candidate through the university software system.
• Time management and flexibility to mentor a student teacher in a 7-12 public school placement and to communicate with the History/Social Studies Coordinator and host teacher(s) about progress, successes, and concerns.
• Guidance with lessons that become part of the formal three-way meetings and online digital evaluations for each candidate.
• Passing the CPAST training module for the School of Education each year.

Applicants must be able to legally work in the United States. The Department is unable to arrange work permits for instructor programs. Please redact any personally identifiable information (i.e., SSN, DOB, marital status, country of origin) from any documents submitted.

Salary according to CSU-AAUP contract, article 10.2.1 Student Teacher Supervision Credit. Mileage to school placements for meetings and observations reimbursed.

Those interested should send a cover letter, updated resume, and three letters of reference by November 1 of each fall semester to Dr. Aimee Loiselle, Assistant Professor and History/Social Studies Coordinator, History Department, at aimee.loiselle@ccsu.edu.