Instructor, History

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About Us ----------

Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow. We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years (2009-2020). Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff, and student population. We are an innovative institution committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here.

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Instructor ------------

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FLSA Exempt FTPT Full Time Hours Per Week: 37.5 Work Schedule: M-F 8:30-5:00 Grade: F1 Compensation Range: $63,444-$76,253

Summary --------

The Division of Liberal Studies seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and student-centered full-time faculty member in the field of history to join the Social Sciences Department. The successful candidate will primarily teach core-level world history courses with a significant concentration of dual-enrollment students and will also demonstrate the ability to teach upper-level courses in a regional specialization or in thematic areas such as gender, race, or ethnicity.

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• Teach 30 credit hours of history courses per year (fall and spring semesters)
• Provide a minimum of five office hours for student interaction per week during fall and spring semesters
• Design, develop, and assess course and program content
• Participate in college and/or community service
• Explore the integration of high-impact practices into the history curriculum
• Teach daytime, evening, and weekend courses across all platforms (face-to-face, online, and hybrid)

Requirements ------------

• Masters degree in the field of history required
• Earned doctoral degree in history would be an asset
• A minimum of 2 years of teaching experience required
• Experience teaching in community college preferred
• Demonstrated experience in teaching survey courses in World History required
• Demonstrated experience in teaching using a range of teaching and learning methods/pedagogies required
• Ability to create inclusive learning environments for heterogeneous groups of learners required
• Successful candidates should demonstrate ease using technology and software applications, including Microsoft Office
• Capability to teach using Online Electronic Resources preferred
• Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communications required
• Experience using a Learning Management System required

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No Division Teaching & Learning Services Department Liberal Studies

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Posting Number: B581P Number of Vacancies: 1 Best Consideration Date: 02/28/2026 Job Open Date: 01/13/2026 Job Close Date: Continuous Recruitment Job Category: Faculty Benefits --------

Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental benefits, tuition reimbursement, and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension (7% employee contribution) and The ORP (a 403b with a 7.25 employer contribution only).

Applicant Instructions ----------------------

• Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.
• HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas.
• Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., Pennsylvania.
• Candidates must live in the commutable area or be willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position, as HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

EEO Statement --------------

Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer and values diversity within its faculty, staff, and student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.

Supplemental Questions ----------------------

• Do you have a masters degree or higher? Yes No
• Documents Needed to Apply: Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents