Instructor of History and Political Science

Sussex County Community College; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Sussex County Community College invites applications for a full-time History and Political Science Instructor. The position is tenure-track, within the Social Sciences & History Department, and involves teaching both in-person and online courses using Canvas LMS.

The successful candidate will develop curricula, assess courses, mentor students, engage in outreach, and contribute to college service. A Master’s degree in History or Political Science is required, with a Doctorate preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in History or Political Science with significant graduate coursework in the other discipline
• Experience teaching in a post-secondary environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and educational technology
• Experience using an online learning management system (Canvas or similar)

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person day and evening classes and online/hybrid courses
• Develop and implement curricula; assess student learning outcomes
• Advise students and provide subject-area expertise
• Participate in department service, governance, and program development

Skills

Online teaching

Communication

Mentoring students

Education

Master's degree in History or Political Science

Doctorate preferred

Tools

Canvas LMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Instructor of History and Political Science

Full Time Newton, NJ, US

Salary: $44,594.00 Annually

Sussex County Community College is seeking a highly qualified, enthusiastic and student-focused Full Time History and Political Science Instructor Faculty Instructor. This Full Time Tenure Track History and Political Science instructor position is in the Social Sciences & History Department and collaborates with both the Dean of Faculty/Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs and Department members. This faculty member must have a strong demonstrated background and expertise in history and political science disciplines and will contribute greatly to the College’s General Education program. Essential to the success of this position includes the following: excellence in teaching both in-class and online courses while utilizing the Canvas Learning Management System; the development and implementation of curricula; ensuring course assessment; undertaking professional development; applying the college/departmental strategic plan; continuing service to the college; implementing community outreach; mentoring students; and taking leadership roles when assigned. The faculty member will contribute to student success by advising students and providing subject area expertise.

• Actively works to support the Mission and Strategic Plan of Sussex County Community College.
• Ability to develop, support, and implement the History & Political Science curricula.
• A deep appreciation, understanding, tolerance, and commitment to free speech within an academic organization.
• Ability to implement and execute established policies and procedures within a collegial environment.
• Proven record of teaching, service activities and achievements.
• Developed or adopted Open Educational Resources (OER) or low-cost course materials.
• Embrace Campus Life initiatives that foster student involvement.
• Keeping current in the principles, methods and current developments within the education and child development specialist academic discipline.
• Responsible to form, maintain and engage with an advisory board for the program.
• Create a dynamic teaching and learning environment that embraces innovation.
• Teach in-person day and evening classes, as well as online/hybrid classes per CBA guidelines.
• Ability to work with a broad spectrum of students found in a community college environment.
• Demonstrate active promotion of student mentorship and retention, including advisement.
• Contribute to Department administration and expansion
• Use of instructional technologies and techniques appropriate to the courses assigned.
• Contribute to Departmental budget development and assists in implementation.
• Responsible for all curriculum development, including syllabi and other curriculum-related materials for their discipline, as well as responsible to comply with all assessment initiatives, including the completion of program reviews.
• Participate in assessment of learning outcomes.
• Ability to collaborate with department chair in the selection and ordering of all discipline course materials.
• Provide support and oversight to subject area clubs and student organizations on campus.
• Serve on college committees including the college governance process
• Ability to communicate with supervisors/students/colleagues.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to the job at any time. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor, including maintaining a valid driver’s license in good standing with DMV for those jobs that require driving.

EDU CATION / EXPERIENCE-

• Master's degree in either History or Political Science with significant graduate course work of at least 18 credits in the other discipline (History or Political Science). Doctorate preferred.
• Experience in academic instruction in a post-secondary environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the use of technology.
• Demonstrated effectiveness utilizing an online learning management system.

Anticipated Start Date: Fall 2027 Semester
Application Period: August 11, 2026 – October 15, 2026

The Learning Management System (LMS) that we use for is Canvas. Prior knowledge of Canvas or similar learning platform is preferred. Although not a requirement strong technical and computer proficiency is recommended.

Sussex County Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Effective September 1, 2011, the NJ First Act requires that certain classifications of persons employed by a public higher education institution will have 365 days within which to establish a primary residence in NJ. Failure to comply will render the individual unqualified to continue to hold the position. Individuals may seek exemption from the residency requirement based on critical need or hardship.