Adjunct History Instructor (In-Person, Spring 2027)

Southwestern Michigan College; Dowagiac (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwestern Michigan College is seeking adjunct instructors to teach History courses starting in the Spring 2027 Semester. Courses are scheduled to meet face-to-face, in the morning and early afternoon. Online classes are not available at this time.

Qualified applicants hold a Master’s degree with 18+ graduate credits in the subject area and demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills. Prior college teaching experience is preferred, and duties include engaging diverse student

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with at least 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework in the content area.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Master’s degree or higher in subject matter.
• Previous college teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses consisting of 3 hours of lecture per week.
• Work comfortably with a diverse student population, including dual-enrolled high school students, traditional college students, and nontraditional college students.
• Utilize a variety of student engagement strategies in the classroom to ensure active student participation.
• Be accessible to students.
• Grade assignments and respond to student inquiries.
• Provide timely feedback to students’ questions and concerns.
• Become familiar with rules, regulations, administrative practices, guidelines and policies of the College.
• The duties listed in this job description are not all-inclusive, but a list of the major responsibilities. Additional duties not noted in the job description may be assigned by a supervisor.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree with 18+ credit hours

Master’s degree or higher

Job description

Southwestern Michigan College is seeking adjunct instructors to teach History courses starting in the Spring 2027 Semester. Courses are scheduled to meet face-to-face, in the morning and early afternoon. Online classes are not available at this time.

Qualified applicants hold a Master’s degree with 18+ graduate credits in the subject area and demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills. Prior college teaching experience is preferred, and duties include engaging diverse student