Part-Time Humanities Instructor — Inspire & Mentor Students

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 1,102,080 - 1,299,076; Part time

Job summary

Truman College in Chicago is seeking a Part-Time Faculty member to teach in the Humanities Department. The ideal candidate will design courses to meet learning outcomes and promote active student participation, fostering critical thinking and problem solving.

Responsibilities include maintaining office hours, developing course materials, and posting syllabi and grades. The position pays $800–$943 per contact hour and aligns with CCC salary scales.

Qualifications

• MA in Humanities or related field, or Master’s with 18 graduate credits in humanities.
• Excellence in teaching and commitment to integrating new technologies.
• Maintain office hours for advising and mentoring students.
• Develop and revise courses and instructional materials.

Responsibilities

• Design courses to meet learning outcomes and promote active student participation.
• Create an environment fostering curiosity and problem solving with discipline-specific thinking.
• Use formative and summative assessments to ensure learning outcomes are met.
• Support students’ academic, personal and career goals with respectful guidance and collaboration.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Tech integration

Education

MA in Humanities or related field

18 graduate credit hours in humanities

Job description

Truman College in Chicago is seeking a Part-Time Faculty member to teach in the Humanities Department. The ideal candidate will design courses to meet learning outcomes and promote active student participation, fostering critical thinking and problem solving.

Responsibilities include maintaining office hours, developing course materials, and posting syllabi and grades. The position pays $800–$943 per contact hour and aligns with CCC salary scales.