Faculty, Humanities

NC Community Colleges; United States; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College seeks a Full-Time Humanities Instructor to deliver engaging instruction across general education humanities courses. You will teach Technology and Society, Myth and Human Culture, and Critical Thinking, in-person and online, while upholding rigorous academic standards.

The role emphasizes active learning, curriculum development, equity-focused pedagogy, and collaboration with the Humanities Department and college communities.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching at the post-secondary level (community college level preferred).
• Experience with interdisciplinary courses such as Technology & Society or Critical Thinking.
• Familiarity with Canvas (or equivalent LMS), HyFlex instruction, and instructional technology tools.

Responsibilities

• Teach a full-time course load in-person, and/or online. Prepare engaging course materials, syllabi aligned with institutional outcomes, and provide timely feedback.
• Support student success and retention through regular office hours, early-alert collaboration, and coordination with tutoring, advising, and accessibility services.
• Participate in ongoing curriculum review, assessment of student learning outcomes (SLOs), textbook selections, and online course development in Canvas.
• Engage in departmental and institutional service, attend meetings, participate in commencements, mentor students, and contribute to program initiatives.
• Maintain currency in humanities scholarship and educational technology tools; pursue 30 hours of professional development annually.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Master's degree in humanities-related discipline

Job description

• Education: Master’s degree in Humanities, Liberal Studies, American Studies, or a Master’s degree in a related discipline (e.g., Philosophy, History, Cultural Studies, Literature) with at least 18 graduate semester hours in humanities-focused coursework.
• Experience: Teaching experience at the post-secondary level (community college level preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills:

• Experience teaching interdisciplinary courses such as Technology & Society or Critical Thinking.
• Demonstrated experience with Canvas (or equivalent LMS), HyFlex instruction, and instructional technology tools.
• Experience working with student populations, first-generation college students, or early college high school students

Position Description

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College seeks an innovative, student-centered Full-Time Humanities Instructor to deliver engaging instruction across a variety of general education Humanities (HUM) prefix courses. Primary offerings include Technology and Society, Myth and Human Culture, and Critical Thinking.

The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to active learning, curriculum development, equity-focused pedagogy, and collaborative engagement within the Department of Humanities and the broader college community.

A full-time faculty member teaches students and facilitates learning in an assigned academic discipline. Full-time faculty are expected to maintain high standards of professionalism and high academic standards. Their primary focus is direct student teaching, preparation and assessment of instruction, and appropriate support of learners as advisors and mentors. As an academic professional, faculty are expected to know and follow College policies and procedures, serve on committees as assigned, engage in service to the college and community, and respect the academy. Faculty may be assigned a teaching schedule that includes any college location, and at times that meet student, program and college needs.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Instruction & Delivery: Teach a full-time course load in-person, and/or online. Prepare engaging course materials, structure syllabi aligned with institutional learning outcomes, and provide prompt, constructive feedback.
• Student Success & Retention: Implement active learning strategies, hold regular office hours, utilize early-alert systems, and collaborate with academic support services (tutoring, advising, and accessibility).
• Curriculum & Assessment: Participating in ongoing curriculum review, assessment of student learning outcomes (SLOs), textbook selections, and online course development in the LMS (Canvas).
• Departmental & Institutional Service: Serve on college committees, attend faculty meetings, participate in commencement ceremonies, assist with student mentoring, and support program initiatives.
• Professional Development: Maintain currency in humanities scholarship, interdisciplinary pedagogy, active learning techniques, and educational technology tools. (30 hours annually)

*Please note: YouMUST attach unofficial transcripts for undergrad and graduate degrees at time of application submission