Adjunct Instructor - History

Recent Jobs; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical insurance options

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Sick leave benefits

Job summary

Recent Jobs seeks an Adjunct History instructor to teach under the Academic Affairs department, School of Arts & Sciences. The role focuses on delivering courses using approved curricula, developing clear objectives, and maintaining records. Experience with hybrid/online delivery is a plus.

The candidate should hold a mastery in history (or equivalent) and meet SACSCOC credentialing requirements, with strong communication to support student readiness and success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in history or a master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in history is required.
• Credentialing per SACSCOC guidelines must be met.
• Superior communication skills and ability to relate to students, faculty, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the approved curriculum and develops course objectives and learning outcomes.
• Keeps accurate classroom records.
• Supports department assessment initiatives.
• Updates and uses the required course management system.
• Meets deadlines and evaluates student work, submitting reports and grades on time.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Leadership

High energy

Student support

Education

Master's in history (or 18 grad hours)

Job description

College:SOWELA

Department:Academic Affairs

Sub department:School of Arts & Sciences

Type of Appointment:Unclassified - Adjunct

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilizes the approved curriculum. Develops clearly stated course objectives and learning outcomes. Ensures the objectives and content of the courses taught are current.
• Keeps accurate classroom records.
• Supports department assessment initiatives.
• Uses and updates the required course management system.
• Meets deadlines and evaluates student work in a timely manner, including submitting Show/No Show reports, midterm grades, and final grades.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Required Education:

• Master's degree in history; or a master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in history is required.
• Applicants must meet credentialing guidelines for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• All positions require superior communication skills, the ability to relate to students, other faculty, and college staff, and the ability to handle a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• The successful applicant will be a team player, have strong leadership skills, and possess a high-energy level and a positive attitude.
• The ability to assist students with college-readiness skills is desired.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

Master's degree in history; or a master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in history is required.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in post-secondary teaching is preferred.
• Experience in distance-learning experience is preferred.
• Experience in teaching hybrid and/or compressed video courses is desirable.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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Benefits:

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System,SOWELA has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. SOWELA is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. SOWELA is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Advertised:

17 Jul 2026 Central Daylight Time

Applications close: