Job Description:
Founded in 1986, St. Charles Community College (SCC) has a reputation as one of the best two-year colleges in the state of Missouri. SCC’s service area includes a six-county region with a population exceeding 540,000. SCC’s main campus, located in Cottleville, has won architectural awards for its innovative, contemporary design. The college’s Dardenne Creek Campus features the Center for Healthy Living and the Field to Table Institute. Opening Fall 2025, the Innovation West Campus located in Wentzville features the Regional Workforce Innovation Center. With a focus on innovation, St. Charles Community College is a leader in delivering high quality education in a state-of-the-art learning environment. The success of SCC is rooted in the mission of serving the community by “focusing on academic excellence, student success, workforce advancement, and life-long learning within a global society.” 

St. Charles Community College invites qualified candidates to apply for the full-time History Faculty position to begin Fall 2024 for the 2024-2025 academic year. This position will be responsible for developing and teaching American History survey courses, African American History, Women in American History, and World Civilization I-IL. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, student learning, assessment, and the use of technology in the delivery of instruction to improve student learning outcomes. The successful candidate will also demonstrate the use of varied teaching techniques that help students develop critical thinking, research skills and understand the relevance of history in their lives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Faculty are responsible for instruction, grading, record-keeping, and compliance with legal and institutional obligations. Instructors should expect to meet all deadlines and to use standard software, including the Microsoft Office suite, as appropriate. Instructors must conduct all activities with an appreciation and respect for diversity of people, styles, and views:

• Maintaining the appropriate number of office hours at times of day convenient for students.
• Providing meaningful feedback, and timely responses to students' work and questions.
• Meeting all division, department, and college deadlines:
• Maintaining accurate records of student attendance and reporting attendance as required:
• Keeping careful grade records throughout the academic term:
• Attending scheduled faculty meetings and training sessions:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

• Master's Degree in United States History or American Studies or
• At least 18 hours of approved coursework in American History.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:

• Ph.D. in History or American Studies, with a focus in American History:
• Community College Teaching Experience:
• Demonstrated excellence in online teaching and are Quality Matters (QM) certified:

To apply please submit one complete applicant packet containing all of the following: cover letter explaining teaching experience and/or philosophy of teaching, resume, three reference contacts, and a copy of graduate transcripts:

Salaries: Instructor $58,315; Assistant Professor $64,238; Associate Professor $70,620 - Rank will be assessed at the time of hire based on years of experience and education based on pre-determined criteria.

St Charles Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.