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Instructor of History - Adjunct - In-Person at InsideHigherEd

InsideHigherEd Bull Valley, Illinois
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Job Description

Workweek

Schedule dependent upon assigned classes. Salaries are dependent upon education and semesters taught at MCC per the MCC Adjunct Faculty Agreement 26/27 - 27/28.pdf(Download PDF reader)

Position Summary

MCC instructors are higher-education professionals who champion student learning. They engage and inspire students, applying innovative teaching and learning pedagogies in instruction. They assess student learning to ensure students success, staying abreast of trends in the discipline. Our instructors collaborate within the College as discipline experts, helping the College reach its strategic goals through active participation in college committees and by promoting the College to future students throughout our community.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

Including but are not limited to:

  • Teach the assigned class in accordance with the learning objectives and Concourse syllabus using instructional strategies to engage students
  • Develop and manage working syllabus, course materials, and assignments
  • Provide feedback and evaluate students’ performance throughout the learning process which could involve being available for student conferences either before or after class, and by College email if necessary
  • Maintain and submit class syllabus, grades and attendance records, and required course related data
  • Use educational technology (i.e. course management platform such as Canvas)
  • Assess student learning and submit required reports of assessment results
  • Maintain currency in professional field
  • Work cooperatively within the department, the division, and throughout the College in striving for educational excellence
    • Required Qualifications

  • A master's degree in history or a master's degree with 18 graduate hours in History.
  • Demonstrated teaching experience is preferred
  • Commitment to the mission of the community college, and to teaching and motivating community college students in ways appropriate to their diverse backgrounds
  • Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

    • Equal Employment Opportunity

    McHenry County College declares and reaffirms a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. The College will make all decisions regarding admission, employment, participation in educational programs, or activities, without discrimination on grounds of race, color, creed or religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge from military service, or other factors prohibited by law. Decisions regarding employment include hiring, promotion, termination, wages or salaries, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. MCC is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible college community.

    To request reasonable accommodation to participate in any aspect of the hiring process, contact Human Resources at [email protected].

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