Overview

The History Department at Brookdale Community College is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure track position to begin in September 2024. The department welcomes candidates who are committed to Brookdale’s mission of success and academic excellence and who desire to work in a diverse and dynamic environment. In addition to excellent academic credentials and subject area knowledge, candidates will bring to the college a love of teaching, an enthusiastic desire to assist students, and an eagerness to contribute to the BCC community. Candidates will demonstrate a passion for lifelong learning, inside and outside of the classroom.

Description of Duties

  • Teach 100-level World and / or American History courses.
  • Design and deliver curriculum.
  • Evaluate and report student progress, and maintain office hours.
  • Develop engaging teaching pedagogies that embody active learning principles.
  • Contribute to an enriching academic environment through teaching excellence; robust curriculum development and assessment; providing significant service to the department, division, and College.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to continued professional growth and productive scholarship.
  • Active participation in the College’s student success and completion agenda.
  • Engage students in academic and professional opportunities through the curricular and extra-curricular activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

  • Master’s degree or higher in History from an accredited institution.

Experience:

  • Instructor positions are entry level. Minimum qualifications include the College’s requirement that experience for entry level positions not exceed 3 years of fulltime equivalent college teaching experience and/or 6 years of related work experience, as determined by the College. Experience is determined after the award date of the relevant Master’s degree.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Ability to teach History offerings in the department.
  • Evidence of well-developed written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.
  • Commitment to supporting an inclusive environment on campus.
  • Evidence of respect for and understanding of people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs.
  • Evidence of understanding about and commitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
  • Evidence of technical literacy and a demonstrated willingness to maintain skills as technology changes.
  • Willingness to work in collaboration with history department colleagues, and to teach classes in various modalities – face-to-face, via Zoom, or online via Canvas.

Preferred Qualifications & Special Considerations

  • Doctorate degree in History from an accredited institution desirable.
  • A concentration in World History.
  • Recent college teaching experience.
  • Demonstrated interest and experience in 100-level History courses, including general education courses.
  • Evidence of teaching as a prime career focus.
  • Knowledge of, or experience in, implementing a variety of teaching strategies.
  • Evidence of team-centered, participatory nature. Evidence of engagement in a professional organization.
  • Knowledge of web-enhanced or online instruction.
  • Knowledge of Monmouth County and its communities.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer