Rowan-Cabarrus Community College seeks an innovative, student-centered Full-Time Humanities Instructor to deliver engaging instruction across a variety of general education Humanities (HUM) prefix courses. Primary offerings include Technology and Society , Myth and Human Culture , and Critical Thinking .
The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to active learning, curriculum development, equity-focused pedagogy, and collaborative engagement within the Department of Humanities and the broader college community.
A full-time faculty member teaches students and facilitates learning in an assigned academic discipline. Full-time faculty are expected to maintain high standards of professionalism and high academic standards. Their primary focus is direct student teaching, preparation and assessment of instruction, and appropriate support of learners as advisors and mentors. As an academic professional, faculty are expected to know and follow College policies and procedures, serve on committees as assigned, engage in service to the college and community, and respect the academy. Faculty may be assigned a teaching schedule that includes any college location, and at times that meet student, program and college needs.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Instruction & Delivery: Teach a full-time course load in-person, and/or online. Prepare engaging course materials, structure syllabi aligned with institutional learning outcomes, and provide prompt, constructive feedback.
Student Success & Retention: Implement active learning strategies, hold regular office hours, utilize early-alert systems, and collaborate with academic support services (tutoring, advising, and accessibility).
Curriculum & Assessment: Participating in ongoing curriculum review, assessment of student learning outcomes (SLOs), textbook selections, and online course development in the LMS (Canvas).
Departmental & Institutional Service: Serve on college committees, attend faculty meetings, participate in commencement ceremonies, assist with student mentoring, and support program initiatives.
Professional Development: Maintain currency in humanities scholarship, interdisciplinary pedagogy, active learning techniques, and educational technology tools. (30 hours annually)
Required Education/Experience :
Education: Master’s degree in Humanities, Liberal Studies, American Studies, or a Master’s degree in a related discipline (e.g., Philosophy, History, Cultural Studies, Literature) with at least 18 graduate semester hours in humanities-focused coursework.
Experience: Teaching experience at the post-secondary level (community college level preferred).
Preferred Education/Experience/Skills:
Experience teaching interdisciplinary courses such as Technology & Society or Critical Thinking .
Demonstrated experience with Canvas (or equivalent LMS), HyFlex instruction, and instructional technology tools.
Experience working with student populations, first-generation college students, or early college high school students.
*Please note: You MUST attach unofficial transcripts for undergrad and graduate degrees at the time of application submission. Rowan-Cabarrus Community College offers state health benefits, pension, 401k, generous time-off, longevity pay, professional development and community service opportunities.
