Adjunct Faculty, History

Grow Clinton; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Grow Clinton is seeking a dedicated instructor to teach U.S. History courses at Muscatine Community College. The ideal candidate must hold a Master’s degree in History or a related field and demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and community values. Responsibilities include curriculum development, student evaluation, and maintaining office hours. The position is critical for fostering educational improvement in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in History or at least 12 GSH in qualifying fields.
• Commitment to teaching excellence and service.

Responsibilities

• Teach U.S. History since 1877 courses.
• Collaborate in curriculum development.
• Evaluate and record student performance.

Skills

Excellence in teaching

Commitment to mission and values

Education

Master’s degree in History or related field

Job description

Location

Location: Muscatine Community College (30)

$700.00 per credit hour; EICC retirees $1000 per credit hour.

Job Description

Responsible for teaching History courses U.S. History since 1877 and assessing learning outcomes in History. Must demonstrate excellence in teaching and service. Must demonstrate a commitment to the mission and values of the community college.

Classes

Classes are in-person at Muscatine Community College on Mondays & Wednesdays during these times: 10:30-12pm noon and 12:50- 2:20pm , 1/20/26 - 5/15/26

Required Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in History (related to type of history taught) or a Master's Degree with at least 12 GSH in a combination of the qualifying fields that provide a foundation in the specific subject matter being taught History (related to type of history taught), Cultural Studies, Global Studies, Humanities, Political Science (a minimum of 6 credits must be from History (related to type of history taught))

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The teacher must see and hear on a continuous basis as well as speak frequently. Positions may vary from standing, sitting, or walking. On a rare occasion it may be necessary to move quickly, run, etc.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach courses in accordance with outcomes identified in the established course development model. Teaching assignments may include varying delivery formats and methods.
• Collaborate in the development and revision of curriculum as needed.
• Meet promptly with scheduled classes.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled faculty, college, district, and advisory meetings unless excused by the Academic Dean.
• Assure that student outcomes are achieved in each course.
• Evaluate and record student performance and achievement on a regular basis and provide regular student feedback.
• Maintain established office hours and meet with the students as necessary.
• Refer students to Academic Support and Student Services as needed and meet recommended student/instructional accommodations as required.
• Serve as a student academic advisor.
• Develop and administer assessment instruments to validate student outcome achievement.
• Maintain accurate attendance, progress and grade records of all students.
• Effectively plan and implement learning strategies appropriate for meeting student outcomes.
• Analyze results of planning and teaching and make appropriate revisions.
• Assist college in the recruitment and retention of students.
• Actively serve as a departmental team member in effecting change fostering continual educational improvement.
• Maintain currency of professional skills to continually enhance instructional skills.
• Regularly engage in professional learning activities and actively seek information about developing trends and ideas.
• Is committed to providing quality service that meets or exceeds the expectations of students and internal/external stakeholders.
• Complete other job duties unique to your area as assigned by the academic dean.

EICC Non-Discrimination Statement

It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).

If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact EICC's Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Equity Coordinator, Eastern Iowa Community College District, 101 West Third Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801, 563-336-5222, [e-mail] or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: [phone]. FAX: [phone]; TDD: 800-877-8339 or Email: [e-mail]

Posting Number

Posting Number: F123P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies: 1

Close Date

Special Instructions Summary

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