Job Details

Faculty, History

Position Number: 6947645
Location: Worcester, MA
Position Type: Liberal Arts - History

Faculty, History

Category: Faculty
Department:
Locations: Worcester, MA
Posted:
Closes: 3/29/2026
Type:
Position ID: 197059

General Statement

Quinsigamond Community College is seeking a tenured-track history department faculty member. For over fifty years, Quinsigamond Community College has provided opportunities for a first-rate education and personal growth to thousands of area men and women. Some students choose to prepare for immediate entry into a career field. Some choose to transfer to bachelor's level programs at four-year colleges and universities, and some choose opportunities for personal growth and cultural enrichment. Quinsigamond Community College is seeking student-centered faculty and staff who are committed to the community college mission and actively engaged in promoting diversity.

The full-time workload for this position may take place in Worcester, Southbridge, or any other QCC instructional location.

Supervision Received

Reports to the Dean Business, Public Services, Education and Social Sciences

Supervision Exercised

The full-time faculty member exercises supervision over personnel assigned to them.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teach college-level courses in history including at least one with a focus on Latin American/Caribbean History
Provide classroom and/or team teaching instruction as well as facilitate individualized and non-traditional approaches to learning as appropriate.
Develop and/or revise instructional materials with other faculty members.
Develop and apply instructional methods that engage students of varying learning styles and abilities.
Develop and apply assessment strategies that maximize the learning process and measure student learning outcomes.
Actively participate in ongoing curriculum & program review.
Conduct academic advising and assistance of students.
Participate in college service activities in concert with the provisions of the MCCC Agreement.
Actively support the teaching and learning process; practicing honesty and integrity in and out of the classroom; strive to create and support a student-centered environment while fostering academic innovation and excellence.
Work actively with other areas of the college to ensure a spirit of college wide collaboration, collegiality, civility, and teamwork. Respect the function of dissent in an academic institution while advancing a collegial atmosphere of campus collaboration.
Embrace the ideals of diversity and inclusiveness and support the equal rights of all people by advancing the understanding and appreciation of differences including age, race, gender, ability, religious convictions, socio-economic status, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.
Provide flexible, responsive and high quality service to all, be they students, community, or staff, and continuously assess processes and procedures and revise accordingly.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in History or in Latin American/Caribbean Studies with an emphasis on History ability to engage specialized or emerging topics in Latin American/Caribbean Studies, such as Afro-Latinidad and indigenous nations/peoples of the Americas
Experience teaching adult learners.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctorate degree in history.
Ability to engage specialized or emerging topics in Latin American/Caribbean Studies, such as Afro-Latinidad and indigenous nations/peoples of the Americas
Ph.D. in History or in Latin American/Caribbean Studies with an emphasis on History
Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English
Two years or equivalent teaching history at the secondary level or higher, preferably in a community or technical college setting.
Documented examples of curriculum / course development and assessment.
Demonstrated track record in innovative, non-traditional modes of instruction and instructional delivery, including team-teaching, on-line learning and/or service learning.
Well-articulated understanding of the role of community colleges, their students and philosophy.
Evidence of understanding of and appreciation for diversity and multiculturalism.
Evidence of the integration of computer technology into instruction.
Predisposition to working in a dynamic environment requiring versatility, flexibility, adaptability, and teamwork.
Strong evidence of passionate commitment to striving for excellence in working with students, faculty, and staff and in responding to opportunities that extend the Mission of the College.
Evidence of effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information:
Quinsigamond Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

Quinsigamond Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Diversity, inclusion, and equity are core values at Quinsigamond Community College. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive, respectful, and equitable environment for all students, staff, and faculty. Every member on our college campus enriches our diversity. We support inclusion and are dedicated to ensuring equity in access to opportunities.

Quinsigamond Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI/SORI) request.

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