Adjunct Faculty - Humanities

Agupdate; Worcester, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Quinsigamond Community College seeks a part-time adjunct faculty member in the Humanities to teach courses at the Worcester campus and satellite locations. Responsibilities include instructional preparation, grading, and supporting diverse student populations.

Begin by teaching day, evening, or weekend classes across multiple sites; applicants with a master’s in a humanities field and a demonstrated commitment to diversity are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Requires a masters' degree in Humanities-related field.
• Able to teach day, evening or weekend classes across campus locations.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses within humanities at Worcester campus and satellites.
• Prepare instructional materials and assess student performance.
• Attend limited number of faculty meetings.

Skills

Teaching experience

Diversity commitment

Multi-campus teaching

Critical thinking

Education

Master’s degree in Humanities

Job description

Adjunct Faculty - Humanities

Category: Adjunct Faculty

Department: School of English, Arts, and Humanities

Locations: Worcester, MA

Posted:

Closes: 08/30/2026

Type: Part Time

Position ID: 202605

General Statement

Adjunct instructors teach courses within a specific discipline to a diverse student population on our main campus in Worcester and/or at additional satellite locations within our service area (i.e., Southbridge and area high schools). Courses may be assigned for days, evenings or weekends, and responsibilities include instructional preparation, assessment of student performance and assistance to students. Adjunct faculty will attend a limited number of faculty meetings.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a masters' degree in Humanities-related field. Interested applicants who may not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree
• Teaching/training experience
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity in the curriculum as appropriateAbility to teach day, evening or weekend classes in more than one campus locationQualifications to teach Critical Thinking & Problem Solving or Survey of Hollywood Film 1920 to Present

Additional Information

Quinsigamond Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affir­ment Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

Quinsigamond Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Diversity, inclusion, and equity are core values at Quinsigamond Community College. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive, respectful, and equitable environment for all students, staff, and faculty. Every member on our college campus enriches our diversity. We support inclusion and are dedicated to ensuring equity in access to opportunities.

Quinsigamond Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI/SORI) request.

Please note

Applications for Art adjunct positions will be held in applicant pools by discipline which will be consulted when searching for candidates to fill open positions. Applicants for these positions will not be notified of their status unless they are contacted to come in for an interview, which might occur soon after applying or as much as a year later.