Instructor, History

Middlesex College • Edison, NJ

7d • $70,113

About The Position

Full-Time Tenure Track Opportunity Year 2026-2027 beginning in Fall 2026

Requirements

• Master's degree in History from an accredited program
• Three (3) years of college teaching experience in History
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• An earned doctorate in History from an accredited program
• Demonstrated graduate coursework or specialization in non-U.S. History with evidence of interdisciplinary training/publication/research
• Community college teaching experience, including delivery of interdisciplinary courses that may include African American Studies, Political Science, or Education courses as well as those that explore transnational connections, colonial and postcolonial histories, global social movements, and comparative approaches
• Experience using diverse, student-centered instructional methods that address a variety of learning styles
• Experience incorporating current digital technologies in both face-to-face and online pedagogies
• Knowledge of the College’s Mission and Vision
• Commitment to a culture of assessment and evidence-informed teaching

Responsibilities

• Supports student learning by providing instruction for a wide variety of History courses and other closely aligned courses in multiple modalities; primary teaching responsibilities in Non-U.S. History include survey courses such as World History and specialty courses in other areas.
• Establishes clear course objectives; engaging class activities; effective presentations of learning materials; fair grading practices; timely responses to students; and a positive classroom atmosphere.
• Handles a typical teaching load of fifteen (15) contact hours per semester. Related responsibilities include maintaining five (5) office hours per week for student advisement and tutoring and participating in departmental, divisional, and College-wide activities.
• Participates in department, division, and college-wide service opportunities.

Benefits

• Pension Eligible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees