Assistant Professor, Government, Geography, and World History

Middlesex; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays and leave

Tuition benefits for employees and/or

Free employee parking

Job summary

Middlesex Community College seeks an Assistant Professor in Government, Geography, and World History to teach a diverse student body at the Bedford campus with occasional Lowell travel. The role emphasizes inclusive excellence, student advisement, and professional development within the Liberal Arts and Social Sciences division.

The position begins January 2027, with a starting salary around $60,483 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geography, Political Science/Government, or History.
• Successful classroom teaching experience in Geography, World History, or Government/Political Science.
• Ability to apply innovative instructional approaches to achieve learning outcomes.
• Experience with technology and software in college-level social science classes.
• Commitment to continuous professional improvement and collaboration across disciplines.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Geography, Government, and World History.
• Develop student learning outcomes and assessment strategies.
• Use diverse instructional methods to engage a diverse student body.
• Incorporate high-impact practices like learning communities and undergraduate research.
• Contribute to curriculum review, assessment, and department initiatives.

Skills

Teaching experience

Innovative pedagogy

Educational technology

Collaboration

Inclusive teaching

Oral and written communication

Education

Master's degree in Geography, Political Science/Government, or History

Job description

Assistant Professor, Government, Geography, and World History

Middlesex Community College (MCC), established in 1970, provides access to affordable education to prepare individuals for success and lifelong learning. We promote academic excellence, provide workforce development opportunities, and empower all learners to become productive and socially responsible members of our local and global communities.

The College provides a broad range of services that are essential to attract, reward, and retain talented faculty and staff. The MCC community promotes a work environment where our employees feel supported and empowered to best serve our student population. We are proud to offer our classes on both the Bedford and Lowell campuses, as well as a robust online course offering. MCC is committed to transforming lives as we educate, challenge, and support all students as evident in our strategic plan .

Job Description:

Title:Assistant Professor, Government, Geography, and World History

Department: Liberal Arts, Social Sciences

Reports to: Dean of Liberal Arts

Date: October 22, 2026

General Summary:The World History and Government full-time faculty member is a creative, learner-centered, flexible, and knowledgeable individual who teaches courses in the Social Sciences Department to a diverse student body. The faculty will be teaching courses to general education students, History, Politics, and Global Studies majors as well as students in other specific degree programs. The faculty member will work with LAD division administration and faculty to develop student learning outcomes and assessment strategies, and will participate in college service and student advisement. The faculty member must be committed to inclusive excellence and diversity, and continuous professional improvement.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach courses in Geography, Government, and World History.
• Apply current discipline standards and practices in the classroom, emphasizing where course material intersects with and affects current society.
• Develop and apply a variety of student-centered instructional methods that engage a diverse student body of varying learning styles, backgrounds, and abilities, and promote critical thinking and other employability skills.
• Develop instructional material consistent with course, program, and institutional student learning outcomes, applying innovative instructional approaches to achieve stated course objectives.
• Develop and apply assessment strategies that maximize the learning process and measure student learning outcomes at the course, department, and institutional level.
• Develop and apply technology in and out of the classroom.
• Incorporate high-impact practices such as learning communities, undergraduate research, service learning, and collaborative projects into pedagogical practice.
• Participate in ongoing curriculum review, assessment, and development.
• Participate in Social Science department initiatives and division and college committees and activities.
• Work collegially with faculty from all disciplines.
• Advise students majoring in History, Politics, and Global Studies
• Fulfill terms of the faculty contract as set out in the Agreement between the Board of Higher Education and the Massachusetts Community College Council/Massachusetts Teachers Association.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Geography, Political Science/Government, or History
• Successful academic classroom teaching experience in Geography, World History, or Government/Political Science.
• Ability to apply innovative instructional approaches, in order to achieve stated course objectives and student learning outcomes
• Experience with technology and software in college-level social science classes
• Commitment to continuous professional improvement.
• Ability to collaborate and work collegially with faculty from all disciplines.
• A demonstrated interest in the use of inclusive pedagogies and high impact practices to foster student success and close achievement gaps
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful community college teaching experience
• Proficiency in Blackboard or other Learning Management Systems to develop and implement online courses.
• Demonstrated capacity to use a diverse range of effective student-centered instructional strategies and openness to adopting new practices
• Student advising experience
• Commitment to the assessment of student learning objectives and student success outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement high impact practices such as learning communities, undergraduate research, service learning/civic engagement and collaborative projects as part of pedagogical practices.
• Bilingual skills a plus

Additional Information:

Please note, the faculty rank of Assistant Professor may be subject to change in accordance with Article XVII of the MCCC Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Salary Range: $60,483 is the starting salary of a Assistant Professor with a Master's Degree;actual salary commensurate with academic background and experience. Employees of Middlesex Community College are considered employees of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and receive benefits, which include:

• High-quality and affordable health insurance through the Commonwealth's Group Insurance Commission (GIC)
• Competitive Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance programs
• Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
• Retirement Savings: State Employees' Pension or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan or 403(b).
• 12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation, and Personal Time
• Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
• Short-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation options
• Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities
• Cell Phone Bill Discounts with Verizon and T-Mobile Cell Phone Carriers
• Access to the Commonwealth's Mass4You, employee assistance program
• Free employee parking on Bedford and Lowell campuses
• Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Location:Bedfordcampus with occasional travel to Lowell as needed.

Expected Start Date: January 2027

Application Deadline: November 12, 2026

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply online by submitting:

• Resume
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

All offers of employment at Middlesex Community College are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary.

Middlesex Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] .

Middlesex Community College strives to make the application and interview process accessible for all applicants but understands that applicants may still encounter barriers due to ability, language, or technology. If we can make the process any more accessible for you, contact Human Resources at 781-280-3546 or [e-mail] .