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Adjunct Faculty -
World History or Non-Western History Category:
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Fall River, MA Posted:
Jul 1, 2025 Closes:
Jun 30, 2026 - 11:59 PM EDT Type:
Part Time Non Benefited Position ID:
189815 Share About Bristol Community College:
Bristol Community College is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! Bristol is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment with a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages, abilities, and lifestyles. Committed to enriching its educational experience through a supportive community, Bristol actively encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply and achieve our vision of advancing a vibrant, diverse community through education, learner by learner. If you share a passion for helping students succeed and enjoy working in a community of innovative, inclusive, and collaborative colleagues, Bristol is the place for you! As a Commonwealth of Massachusetts employer, Bristol offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including health, dental, life, long-term disability, retirement and paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay). We also offer tuition waiver discounts at the Commonwealth's public higher education institutions. More information can be found on our Benefits website. Job Description:
POSITION TITLE
Adjunct Faculty - World History or Non-Western History DEPARTMENT
Academic Affairs - Behavioral & Social Sciences and Education PRIMARY LOCATION
Fall River REPORTS TO
Dean of Behavioral & Social Sciences POSITION STATUS
MCCC/DCE unit position, non-benefitted. Adjunct Faculty are part time instructors hired on an as needed basis. Courses may be offered as face-to-face sections in Attleboro, Fall River, New Bedford, and/or Taunton. Courses may also be offered as online sections. Courses may be held during the day, in the evening, and on weekends (Friday nights, Saturdays, and Sundays). Please note:
Positions will be available pending sufficient enrollment. STARTING DATE
Academic Year 2025-2026 SALARY:
Minimum salary is $1,397 per credit hour. Actual salary is commensurate with the DCE Collective Bargaining Agreement. STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Adjunct Faculty - World History or Non-Western History will be responsible for teaching History courses. A list of potential courses can be found online in the Course Catalog . SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Reports to Dean of Behavioral & Social Sciences and Education. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Teach History courses. Complete required trainings, such as Title IX and Cybersecurity. Adhere to workload as specified in the Collective Bargaining Agreement, to include duties such as completing book orders, creating syllabi, verifying student enrollment, and submitting final grades by the contractual deadline. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Dean, consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Demonstrate a sense of professionalism and consistently reflect Bristol's core values while interacting with members of the Bristol community. Focus on the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions. Be available to students either virtually or in-person for assistance meeting course requirements and supporting student academic success. Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in world history, non-western history, or related field. College level teaching experience. Proven technological proficiency. The ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Doctorate preferred. Evidence of scholarship. Experience using High Impact Practices. Experience teaching at a community college. Graduate of Bristol's Adjunct Certificate Program Prior online teaching experience. Prior online teaching, using Canvas or any Learning Management System. 18 graduate credits in the area of world or non-western history. Ability to speak a language in addition to English. Additional Information:
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Bristol Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military 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 Title IX and Affirmative Action Officer, Johanna Bielawski at diversitytitleix@bristolcc.edu or 774.357.2681; the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination; the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Right. Application Instructions:
TO APPLY
Please complete our online application by clicking on the "Apply" button. THIS POOL IS VALID THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026 , AT WHICH TIME APPLICANTS SEEKING TO REMAIN IN THE POOL MUST REAPPLY AND UPDATE THEIR INFORMATION. VACANCY REQUIRES
: 1) A completed Bristol Community College Employment Application. Incomplete applications, including comments such as "See Resume" or missing documents, will not be accepted. 2) A current resume. 3) A cover letter that demonstrates how your skills and experience meet the preferred and required qualifications of the position (not limited in length). 4) A copy of your transcripts. Upon hire, the candidate must supply official transcripts and/or certifications. Transcripts must include your name and degrees conferred. Failure to provide transcripts may result in your appointment being revoked. 5) Those interviewed will be required to present a 15-20 minute teaching demonstration on a topic of the committee's choice. All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Bristol Community College is not sponsoring work authorization. Pre-employment background check will be conducted for all positions. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Powered by
