Instructor of History

About the role

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: Posted September 16, 2026; Level: Instructor; Employment Type: Standard, tenure track; Hours: Full-time, 10-month (30 credit hours per academic year); Anticipated Start Date: Spring 2027 Semester; Work Location: CT State Quinebaug Valley (742 Upper Maple Street, Danielson, CT 06239); Work Modality: On site (not remote); Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm EST on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach college-approved courses in accordance with approved course descriptions and class schedules, including developing syllabi and reading lists and keeping each course taught complete and up to date.
• Respond to and work with multiple constituencies, including students, peers (faculty and staff), and external agencies (business, community, educational, etc.).
• Perform divisional departmental responsibilities in the selection of texts and related teaching resources.
• Teach thirty (30) credit hours per academic year and deliver a range of courses within the assigned discipline (lecture, hybrid, and/or online formats; day and evening classes).
• Evaluate and assess student learning outcomes.
• Provide student support, mentoring, and academic advising.
• Develop curriculum and periodically review and update instructional materials.
• Assist with program reviews and accreditation-related activities.
• Plan and execute program-related events.
• Attend workshops, trainings, and/or professional conferences to maintain currency in the field.
• Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies.
• Service on assigned committees and task forces.
• Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational, and professional meetings, which may occur during evenings and weekends.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in History or a related discipline.
• 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).

Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years teaching history at the college-level (48+ credits).
• Experience of course development and teaching History (e.g., Western History, US History, World History, US Civil War, Vietnam War, Cold War, and/or History of Religion) at the college level.
• Experience using technology to enhance the learning environment, e.g., Blackboard, online instruction or other modalities/software.
• Ability to communicate additional languages beyond English (e.g., ASL, Spanish, Arabic, Bosnian) is considered a preferred qualification for all student and community facing positions.

Benefits

• Generous leave policies
• Multiple retirement plan options
• Comprehensive health insurance choices
• Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)

Pay

Salary: $69,035 approximate annual. Because the start date for this position falls within the second semester of the academic year, bi-weekly pay will be pr