Full-Time Humanities Instructor

The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to active learning, curriculum development, equity-focused pedagogy, and collaborative engagement within the Department of Humanities and the broader college community.

A full-time faculty member teaches students and facilitates learning in an assigned academic discipline. Full-time faculty are expected to maintain high standards of professionalism and high academic standards. Their primary focus is direct student teaching, preparation and assessment of instruction, and appropriate support of learners as advisors and mentors. As an academic professional, faculty are expected to know and follow College policies and procedures, serve on committees as assigned, engage in service to the college and community, and respect the academy. Faculty may be assigned a teaching schedule that includes any college location, and at times that meet student, program and college needs.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Instruction & Delivery: Teach a full-time course load in-person, and/or online. Prepare engaging course materials, structure syllabi aligned with institutional learning outcomes, and provide prompt, constructive feedback.
• Student Success & Retention: Implement active learning strategies, hold regular office hours, utilize early-alert systems, and collaborate with academic support services (tutoring, advising, and accessibility).
• Curriculum & Assessment: Participating in ongoing curriculum review, assessment of student learning outcomes (SLOs), textbook selections, and online course development in the LMS (Canvas).
• Departmental & Institutional Service: Serve on college committees, attend faculty meetings, participate in commencement ceremonies, assist with student mentoring, and support program initiatives.
• Professional Development: Maintain currency in humanities scholarship, interdisciplinary pedagogy, active learning techniques, and educational technology tools. (30 hours annually)

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Successfully prepare, manage, and deliver course content in order to achieve course objectives, accommodate diverse learning styles, and meet student learning outcomes.
2. Actively engage students and provide prompt, objective, respectful, and effective feedback.
3. Update, communicate, and follow the course syllabus content in accordance with directions provided and administrative guidance.
4. Work collaboratively with the College's support services to identify and address the students' academic support needs.
5. Utilize College technology for the delivery of instruction and completion of operational processes; this includes but is not limited to the College's learning management system, email and calendaring solution, document management system(s), student information system, and employee portals.
6. Meet deadlines, including maintaining and submitting accurate class records, employee records/requests, and other assigned tasks.
7. When applicable, ensure laboratories are appropriately stocked with required supplies and equipment is in safe operating order.
8. Support student mentoring, advising, registration, and recruitment efforts, as appropriate or required.
9. Participate in professional development opportunities (selected or assigned) in order to enhance and apply knowledge/skills within the discipline, to effectively utilize required course technology and College applications, and to maintain licensures (as applicable).
10. Facilitate a positive, student-centered, and professional environment among students, faculty, and staff.
11. Participate in College meetings, events, and committees as appropriate or required.
12. Attend and participate in the annual graduation ceremony.

Required Education/Experience

• Education: Masters degree in Humanities, Liberal Studies, American Studies, or a Masters degree in a related discipline (e.g., Philosophy, History, Cultural Studies, Literature) with at least 18 graduate semester hours in humanities-focused coursework.
• Experience: Teaching experience at the post-secondary level (community college level preferred).

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills:

• Experience teaching interdisciplinary courses such as Technology & Society or Critical Thinking.
• Demonstrated experience with Canvas (or equivalent LMS), HyFlex instruction, and instructional technology tools.
• Experience working with student populations, first-generation college students, or early college high school students.

*Please note: You MUST attach unofficial transcripts for undergrad and graduate degrees at the time of application submission.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong communication, organizational, and classroom management skills.
• Proficiency with instructional design and digital teaching tools.
• Ability to foster a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.