African American Studies FT Faculty

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Malcolm X College is seeking adjunct instructors to teach African American Studies in the Social Studies Department. The role focuses on designing courses, engaging students, and fostering critical thinking in a diverse urban college environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in African American Studies or related field, have experience with Brightspace or similar LMS, and be adept at online and in-person instruction.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in African American Studies or related discipline.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse group of staff and students.
• Knowledge of Brightspace or similar LMS; online teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design courses to meet learning outcomes and promote students’ active participation in their own learning.
• Create an effective learning environment that fosters intellectual curiosity and helps students to problem solve.
• Employ formative and summative assessments to ensure learning outcomes are met.
• Maintain attendance records and submit student grades; hold weekly conference time.
• Lead in department initiatives and promote collaboration among faculty and students.
• Present instruction aligned with approved course syllabi and standards.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Education

Master’s degree in African American Studies or related discipline

Tools

Brightspace LMS

Job description

FULL TIME - AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES

SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT

MALCOLM X COLLEGE

Malcolm X College is currently seeking adjunct instructors to teachAfrican American Studies. If you have passion for teaching andlearning and are committed to the mission of the community college,consider joining our team. The ideal candidate will havedemonstrated success in the classroom by developing and usingeffective teaching strategies that meet students’ diverse needs andengage the students in critical thinking andproblem-solving.

The Social Sciences Department empowers students to become lifelong learners and critical thinkers by developing their analytical skills, teaching from a global perspective and promoting creative problem-solving skills.

The mission of Malcolm X College is to provide accessible liberal arts and health-focused education that fosters personal and professional achievement. To fulfill this mission, we focus on the following core values: accountability, community, diversity, empowerment, learning, and respect.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Design courses to meet learning outcomes and promote students’ active participation in their own learning.
• Create an effective learning environment that fosters students’intellectual curiosity and helps students to problem solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies.
• Employ a variety of formative and summative assessments to ensure that classroom instruction leads to student learning and the attainment of the student learning outcomes for the course.
• Help students reach their academic, personal and career goals and foster a safe environment that respects the diversity of people and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student’s ability to learn.
• Contribute to and provide leadership in the student’s academic and professional communities and promote collaboration and teamwork among members of these communities.
• Present effective instruction to students based upon approved course syllabi.
• Assess and grade students based upon legitimate assessment factors.
• Maintain and submit student attendance records and student grades.
• Hold one hour of student conference time per week for every course section taught.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree or higher in African American Studies or related discipline.
• Knowledge of Brightspace Learning Management System or similar Learning Management System, preferred
• Prior experience with online teaching (via Zoom) and/or online teaching certification is strongly preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse group of staff and students, required
• Experience with a diverse, multi-lingual student population is desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college

Salary Range: $58,000 - $65,000

Offered salary will be determined by the respective collective bargaining agreement and applicant's education.

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 City Colleges of Chicago!

Additional Information

• Salary Range: Salary Range: $58,000 - $68,000

TBD