History Instructor (Full-Time Faculty)

Summary of Purpose

Oakland Community College is seeking a full-time History instructor who will participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, courses, and other experiences that will directly result in the educational growth of the students and support advancement of the strategic plan of the program and college.

$62,440 - $70,857 Starting Base Salary ($62,440 - $112,678 full salary range for the 2025-26 Salary Schedule - tentative 2026-27 Salary Schedule PENDING).

Potential for additional pay:
Overload – 60% over base
Supplemental contract
Coordination of Program

Typical Duties

This description is intended to indicate the types of duties, responsibilities, knowledge, and skills requested of the employee assigned this title. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

• Experience and interest in teaching History courses
• Experience in curriculum development for college-level lecture
• Willingness to work flexible schedule, including evenings
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff
• Experience and interest in course assessment
• Willingness to coordinate adjunct section, books and lab materials, if applicable
• Interest in reviewing course materials for adoption for personal and adjunct use
• Recent participation in professional development
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Ability to work as a team player in a multi-cultural, diverse working environment
• Interest in participating in campus and college committees
• Experience working jointly with laboratory support staff
• Proficiency using learning management systems (e.g., D2L or Canvas) for course delivery and/or assessment

Minimum Education and Experience

EDUCATION:

Master's degree in History, American Studies or World Studies

EXPERIENCE: Two years full time (or equivalent) of recent experience teaching is preferred. Community college teaching preferred.