Gull Island Institute Liberal Arts Experience Instructor - Cape Cod Community College

Cape Cod Community College • West Barnstable, MA

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About The Position

The position involves providing instruction during the Spring 2025 semester for an experiential liberal arts course titled "Gull Island Institute Liberal Arts Experience." This course explores two interconnected questions: "What makes a place habitable, and what does it mean to inhabit it well?" The instructor will team-teach the course with the co-founders of the Gull Island Institute. The course includes both on-campus sessions and a four-day experience on Penikese Island during Spring Break, specifically from March 8-16, 2025. The course structure includes four meetings before the on-island experience and two after, culminating in a final presentation. The course emphasizes rigorous academics, physical labor, and student self-governance, encouraging students to reflect on their experiences and consider how they can leverage their education for positive change in their communities.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a liberal arts field.
• Experience teaching a diverse student body, preferably at the community college level.
• Interest in engaging with students in a collaborative, residential experience.
• Demonstrated effectiveness fostering an inclusive, equity-focused learning environment.
• Effective pedagogical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Skill in using technology to support the teaching, learning, and administrative processes.

Responsibilities

• Help adapt the course syllabus with the co-founders of Gull Island Institute.
• Build community with students and instructors prior, during, and after the on-island experience.
• Conduct an end-of-semester event in which students and faculty share what they have learned.
• Maintain appropriate attendance and learner records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree