Part-time Lecturer-Second Chance Pell Program

Connecticut State Community College; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 3,240,115 - 9,720,345; Part time

Job summary

Connecticut State Community College is seeking part-time lecturers for the Second Chance Pell Program. In this role, you'll teach across multiple disciplines, engaging with students to support their academic journeys.

The ideal candidates will hold a Master's degree and possess effective communication skills, able to mentor and support students from diverse backgrounds. This position offers flexible work modalities, ensuring a meaningful impact while earning competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in the subject matter.
• Ability to work with diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses within the assigned discipline.
• Evaluate and assess student learning outcomes.
• Provide student support, mentoring, and academic advising.

Skills

Effective communication

Teaching skills

Diverse background engagement

Education

Master's degree in subject matter

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About CT State

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Part-Time, Adjunct


• Anticipated Start Date: Continuous Recruitment


• Work Location: CT State CC-Multiple campuses


• Work Modality: Classes may be taught on ground, online synchronously or asynchronously, or as hybrid

Course Offerings

• Accounting


• Art


• Business


• Communication


• Economics


• English


• Environmental Science


• First Year Experience


• History


• Human Services


• Mathematics


• Oceanography


• Philosophy


• Political Science


• Psychology


• Sociology

Position Summary

The College is seeking part-time lecturers who are passionate about inspiring, teaching and supporting the academic success of students enrolled in the Second Chance Pell Program. Whether you’re recently retired, exploring a career change, or eager to teach, CT State offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while earning a great wage. We invite you to join us in preparing students to meet their goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach courses within the assigned discipline area in accordance with institutional standards.


• Evaluate and assess student learning outcomes.


• Provide student support, mentoring, and academic advising.


• Develop curriculum and periodically review and update instructional materials.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree or equivalent in the subject matter.

• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities.


• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Preferred Qualifications

• One year or more of teaching-related college-level courses (24+ credits).


• Experience using technology to enhance the learning environment, e.g., Blackboard, online instruction or other modalities/software.

Special Requirements

Incumbent must go through a complete Department of Corrections Background check and attend a 3‑hour Volunteer, Intern and Professional Partner (VIP) training on safety and security.

Salary

Salary $2,352 per contact/credit hour ($7,056 for a 3-credit course).

Application Instructions

• A cover letter.


• A current resume.

In your cover letter, you must clearly address how your experience and skills align with each of the required and preferred qualifications. The cover letter may be entered as text in the application system or uploaded as a single combined file with the resume.

Important Notes

• Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered.


• Links to external resume or profile sites will not be accepted.


• Apply online at: www.ct.edu/hr/jobs.


• CT State Community College cannot sponsor work visas.


• Applicants must be authorized to work full‑time in the United States.


• These positions are filled on an as‑needed basis, depending on course offerings, enrollment, and departmental needs. Your application will stay active for one (1) year.

Background Screening

• Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA).


• Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks.

Equity Statement

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti‑racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups.

Contact Information for Equity and Civil Rights

For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860‑612‑7075 or [e-mail].

Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.