What are the responsibilities and job description for the History Faculty Member position at Holyoke Community College?
The Critical Social Thought (CST) Department at Holyoke Community College seeks a full-time tenure-track faculty member to bring vision and innovation to US History courses within the department’s CST Option. We seek candidates focused on US History, and who can teach US History surveys as well as enhance our course offerings with specialized areas of expertise. Strong preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated research or teaching on Latinx History and/or US Women’s History. Our ideal candidate will continue the department’s tradition of interdisciplinary teaching with colleagues across campus and engaging with the external community via community-based learning. As part of the college’s efforts to ensure equitable outcomes for all HCC students, candidates must bring a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching practice as well as a record of excellence in college-level instruction.
Primary responsibilities include: teaching lecture classes on general US History, specialized courses on US History including US Women’s History as well as on Latinx History that serve the needs of students in the Latinx Studies program; strengthening the ongoing development of our CST academic program via assessment and curriculum development; participating in college governance, recruitment and retention efforts; and professional development.
In addition to teaching experience, candidates should also demonstrate a commitment to student-centered advising, and building partnerships that will enhance students’ opportunities for career and transfer. Such partnerships may include internal collaborations with colleagues in the CST department as well as external collaborations to expand career and transfer opportunities for students who major in the CST and Latinx Studies programs.
- Teaching US History survey courses as well as courses that address specific subfields in American history relevant to the faculty member’s expertise. Ability to teach Latinx History and/or US Women's History is of particular interest.
- Working closely with colleagues in Critical Social Thought Department and across campus, develop innovative teaching methods; expand community-engaged learning initiatives; continue a commitment to innovative, inclusive, discovery-based and critically engaged curricula; incorporate technology in the classroom; develop and implement new courses as appropriate that serve the students’ academic needs, recruit and retain CST majors, and strengthen the ongoing development of our CST academic program.
- Advising students in the CST program and related majors.
- Meeting with and assisting students during regular office hours.
- Actively participating in department, division, and professional staff meetings as well as other components of college governance and other committees, task forces, and sub-committees.
- Maintaining professional expertise in areas of specialization and remaining current with developments in the field.
- Participating in college programs and activities.
- Assisting the Dean, Associate Dean, and Chair of the Critical Social Thought Department to establish and maintain existing academic partnerships with related college programs as well as expand articulation agreements with external college and university programs.
- Providing college service as required by the MCCC contract, including participation in shared governance committees, sub-committees, or task forces.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in History or closely related field completed by January 1, 2027, with the ability to teach standard US History survey courses as well as specialized courses in US History and the subfields of Latinx History and/or US Women’s History relevant to the faculty member’s expertise. Ability to teach the History of Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, Latinx Politics, Latinx Immigration, and US Women’s History is of particular interest.
- Teaching experience in US History courses in higher education, specifically as instructor of record;
- Demonstrated excellent teaching skills including interactive teaching, varied pedagogical strategies, and culturally responsive pedagogies;
- Experience using instructional technology across teaching modalities (i.e. in physical, hybrid, and online classes) to enable student success;
- Experience working successfully with a diverse student body, staff, and faculty;
- Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively on projects and initiatives.
Equivalency Statement:
We welcome and encourage applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above, to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position. It is preferred that this document be uploaded separately from the resume, cover letter, and references.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A record of teaching excellence in US History at a community college or at the first year/sophomore college level;
- Ph. D in History or closely related field;
- Demonstrated teaching experience in courses on Latinx History and/or US Women’s History;
- Interest in promoting and participating in interdisciplinary teaching and learning;
- Ability to provide leadership within an academic department that will contribute to growth, innovation, and excellence in alignment with institutional goals;
- Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Full-Time, Tenure-Track MCCC/MTA Position:
Salary: $59,008.00 - $70,786.00/yr. Actual salary will be commensurate with education and experience in accordance with MCCC/MTA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Full State benefits.Funding: State.
Start Date: January, 2027.
Additional Details:
- A teaching demonstration is a required part of the interview process.
In addition to the application, submission of the following documents is required:
- Letter of interest.
- CV including three references with contact information.
- A statement of teaching philosophy.
- Sample syllabus for one of the following courses: US I, US II, American Environmental History, History of Animal Advocacy, or US Women's History.
Salary : $59,008 - $70,786