Adjunct - African American Studies PT

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 1,102,080 - 1,299,076; Part time

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for the African American Studies program at Daley College for Fall 2026. The ideal candidate should possess a PhD or MA in African American Studies or a related field and demonstrate excellence in teaching.

Responsibilities include developing course materials, maintaining office hours for student support, and utilizing Blackboard for managing grades. The salary for the role is between $800.00 and $943.00 per contact hour.

Qualifications

• PhD or MA in African American Studies, History, or related discipline required.
• Focus on effective teaching and assessment of student learning.
• Experience with Blackboard Learning Management System.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellence in teaching and inspire students.
• Maintain office hours for student advising.
• Develop and revise courses as necessary.
• Post syllabi and grades on Blackboard.

Skills

Excellence in teaching

Commitment to integrating new technologies

Ability to inspire and motivate students

Facility with instructional technology

Education

PhD in African American Studies or related field

MA in African American Studies or related field

Job description

Adjunct Faculty - African American Studies PT

Daley College

Consider being a part of CCC’s transformation and join the 5,800 faculty and staff who serve 120,000 students at seven campuses and six satellite sites city-wide. The Department of Social and Psych Science is currently seeking an African American History Adjunct to teach in Fall 2026 semester.

Responsibilities

• You must demonstrate excellence in teaching, commitment to integrating new technologies in the learning process and the ability to inspire, motivate and empower students to succeed.
• Maintain office hours for advising, mentoring and coaching students.
• Development and revision of courses and instructional materials as necessary.
• Post syllabi and grades on Blackboard.

Qualifications - External

• A PhD in African American Studies; PhD in History or other social scientific discipline, with significant coursework in African American studies is preferred; PhD in Critical Race Studies or others with significant coursework and research in African American Studies.
• At minimum, you must have a MA in African American Studies, MA in History or other social scientific discipline, with appropriate coursework in African American studies.
  In addition to the minimum requirements, you must be focused on effective teaching; assessment of student learning; and continuous growth in the field of study. We also value expertise in student-centered teaching; facility with instructional technology, including Blackboard Learning Management System; and a commitment to professional development in teaching.

To Apply

Note: Unofficial transcripts, a statement of your teaching philosophy and professional letters of recommendation are required at the time of interview. Official transcripts must be provided if hired.

Please note: This position may require full teaching in-person, as hybrid schedules are not guaranteed.

The salary range for this position is $800.00 - $943.00 per contact hour. The rate paid is in accordance with City Colleges approved salary scale. Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in CCC!