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Mt. Hood Community College
Instructor - Western History (Part-Time Interest Pool 2026)
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Salary:
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Gresham Campus, OR Job Type:
Part-time Faculty and Tutor Job Number:
2025-00108Division:
Instruction Department:
Humanities and Social Sciences Job Summary and Responsibilities/Duties This posting is to establish an applicant pool for potential openings in 2026. While a position is not guaranteed, we encourage interested candidates to apply so they may be considered if a vacancy becomes available. Job Summary Provides quality instruction to students in western history that will contribute to the learning experiences necessary for each student to meet the objectives of the course and to be successful in both their education and career development experiences. Essential Duties Instructs students in a classroom, lab, learning center, online, or other setting as appropriate. Provides student contact before or after class or through telephone or email exchanges or office hours where facilities and schedules permit. Prepares, distributes, and utilizes instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media, and other devices as appropriate; incorporates the latest classroom technology when available and appropriate into instructional activities. Structures classes and curriculum to correspond with the overall program objectives; prepares clear objectives for students each course. Maintains and revises curriculum to maintain currency. Understands, develops, and provides a learning environment that supports diversity and incorporates sensitivity to diversity within the College community. Maintains classroom, laboratory, and departmental equipment and provides for the security of facilities and instructional materials as appropriate. Convenes classes on time and as scheduled. Maintains evaluation and grading records for assigned students; enters grades and provides all necessary documentation for incompletes within established College timelines. Ensures and emphasizes safe working and classroom conditions and practices. Additional Duties Participates in professional development activities as required. Attends in-service sessions and division meetings as required. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum and Desired Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in history OR a master's degree in any discipline and 24 graduate credits in history. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree focus on western history. Experience teaching western history or related courses. Experience teaching at the community college level. Additional Qualifications and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to teach online courses and utilize necessary technology. Ability to manage and engage students from diverse backgrounds and skill levels . Ability to manage student outcomes related to all classes taught. Ability to teach courses in accordance with college catalog, schedule of classes, course outlines, course syllabi, and any departmental guidelines. Knowledge of appropriate teaching methods and documentation. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Working Conditions and Important Information Working Conditions Work is typically performed in a normal office environment and classroom setting. This is an on-site position. Any remote work requires prior approval and must comply with MHCC Remote Work policies and administrative regulations. Remote work must be within the states of Oregon or Washington. Salary Placement Initial salary placement for Instructional Load Credit (ILC) Instructors will be based on applicable education and/or years of relevant full-time equivalent experience at the sole discretion of the College, per the guidelines in the Collective Bargaining Agreement and in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws. Initial salary placement for all other newly hired instructors will be at Level 1. Please include all relevant education and full and part-time experience (including unpaid and volunteer experience) in your application that you want the College to review towards potential placement. Hired employees will not have an opportunity to update past education and/or experience or appeal initial placement after the time of hire.Career Insights for History / Social Studies Teacher
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What they do
A History or Social Studies Teacher teaches in the social studies fields for elementary to secondary school students. Elementary school teaching focuses on general social studies, with history overview courses starting in middle school. High school focuses on specific courses of study, such as Modern US History. Fields include history, geography, government, and current events.
$79,335 / year median in Oregon
+13% projected growth