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DePaul

Part Time Faculty, History

Chicago, IL · On-site

$4.5K - $5.6K/wk

Chinese History, African American History; Environmental History, History of Sports. Please visit the following URL for information about the program and course offerings: Considerations: Exceptions ...

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Adjunct Faculty: History

Bunker Hill Community College

Chelsea, MA • On-site

$1.5K/wk

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Teach History courses under the Behavioral, Social Sciences and Global Learning Division. Courses may include:
  • History of Modern Europe
  • Ancient, Classical, & Medieval History
  • History of Pre-Modern World
  • Modern World History
  • Women in US History
  • Foundations of Historical Thinking & Analysis
  • US History: Colonization through the Civil War
  • US History: Reconstruction to Present
  • American Civil Rights Movement
  • African American History
  • Asian American History

Courses may be offered at any of the BHCC campuses, satellite campuses, partner sites, or instructional sites, including but not limited to Chelsea, Malden High School, Freedom House, and Chelsea High School.
Requirements :
  • Master's degree or Ph.D. in History or related field.
  • Evidence of engagement in culturally responsive pedagogies.
  • Experience with high impact teaching and learning practices (examples: undergraduate research, community engagement, critical pedagogies, learning communities).
  • Proven ability to work with a diverse faculty, staff and student population.
  • Must be available to teach at to Chelsea, Malden High School, Freedom House, and Chelsea High School.
  • We are seeking faculty to teach one or more of the following courses:
    • History of Modern Europe
    • Ancient, Classical, & Medieval History
    • History of Pre-Modern World
    • Modern World History
    • Women in US History
    • Foundations of Historical Thinking & Analysis
    • US History: Colonization through the Civil War
    • US History: Reconstruction to Present
    • American Civil Rights Movement
    • African American History
    • Asian American History

Preferred Requirements :
  • Community college teaching experience preferred.
  • Our students come from a variety of cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and we are dedicated to providing them with the support they need to succeed. While not required, the ability to read, speak, and write in Spanish or other languages is preferred.

Additional Information :
Salary: $1,512 Per Credit Hour
Effective Date: Fall 2026 semester
Closing Date: October 2, 2026
  • Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
  • Please note that as a condition of employment, the final candidate will undergo Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background screenings in accordance with state regulations. The results of these screenings may impact the hiring decision.

Application Instructions :
To be considered for this position please upload the following documents to your account:
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

Please be sure to address the Required Qualifications in your documents.

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