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The Critical Social Thought (CST) Department at Holyoke Community College seeks a full-time tenure-track faculty member to bring vision and innovation to US History courses within the department's CST Option. We seek candidates focused on US History, and who can teach US History surveys as well as enhance our course offerings with specialized areas of expertise. Strong preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated research or teaching on Latinx History and/or US Women's History. Our ideal candidate will continue the department's tradition of interdisciplinary teaching with colleagues across campus and engaging with the external community via community-based learning. As part of the college's efforts to ensure equitable outcomes for all HCC students, candidates must bring a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching practice as well as a record of excellence in college-level instruction.
Job Responsibility
Teaching lecture classes on general US History, specialized courses on US History including US Women's History as well as on Latinx History that serve the needs of students in the Latinx Studies program
Strengthening the ongoing development of our CST academic program via assessment and curriculum development
Participating in college governance, recruitment and retention efforts
professional development
Advising students in the CST program and related majors
Meeting with and assisting students during regular office hours
Actively participating in department, division, and professional staff meetings as well as other components of college governance and other committees, task forces, and sub-committees
Maintaining professional expertise in areas of specialization and remaining current with developments in the field
Participating in college programs and activities
Assisting the Dean, Associate Dean, and Chair of the Critical Social Thought Department to establish and maintain existing academic partnerships with related college programs as well as expand articulation agreements with external college and university programs
Providing college service as required by the MCCC contract, including participation in shared governance committees, sub-committees, or task forces
Requirements
Master's degree in History or closely related field completed by January 1, 2027, with the ability to teach standard US History survey courses as well as specialized courses in US History and the subfields of Latinx History and/or US Women's History relevant to the faculty member's expertise
Teaching experience in US History courses in higher education, specifically as instructor of record
Demonstrated excellent teaching skills including interactive teaching, varied pedagogical strategies, and culturally responsive pedagogies
Experience using instructional technology across teaching modalities (i.e. in physical, hybrid, and online classes) to enable student success
Experience working successfully with a diverse student body, staff, and faculty
Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively on projects and initiatives
Nice to have
A record of teaching excellence in US History at a community college or at the first year/sophomore college level
Ph. D in History or closely related field
Demonstrated teaching experience in courses on Latinx History and/or US Women's History
Interest in promoting and participating in interdisciplinary teaching and learning
Ability to provide leadership within an academic department that will contribute to growth, innovation, and excellence in alignment with institutional goals