About Raritan Valley Community College:

Ranked by WalletHub.com and Intelligent.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for over 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute and 3M Observatory; a Theatre offering professional performances for all ages; and an Honors College for high achieving students.

The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training and professional development courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.

Job Description:

Raritan Valley Community College strives to prepare students for the challenges of the ever-changing global community. Interested applicants should be innovative and entrepreneurial individuals that understand the demands of a global workforce with an emphasis on creative thinking and effective communication.

The Department of Humanities, Social Sciences, Social Work, and Education at Raritan Valley Community College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Instructor/Assistant Professor of World History for the 2024-2025 academic year. We seek candidates with research and teaching experience in the non-Western World, but candidates with any area of expertise in World History will be considered. Candidates with training in and ability to teach the history of women and gender in a global context will be given special consideration. Teaching load is five courses per semester and will include introductory courses in early (pre-1500) and modern (15th century to the present) World History.

Essential Duties:

Assist in maintenance, updating, and development of disciplinary curricula.

Demonstrate a commitment to teaching effectiveness and on-going pedagogical professional development, including utilizing innovative technologies as well as skills for teaching in remote modalities.

Demonstrate on-going professional development within the discipline.

Make continued efforts to improve quality of instruction by supervising and collaborating with full-time and adjunct colleagues.

Demonstrate a commitment to working with a diverse student body and college community.

Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary department which includes serving on college-wide committees that require departmental representation.

Requirements:

Master's degree in History from an accredited college or university is required.

Prior teaching in college-level World History.

Demonstrate or be willing to acquire skills necessary for teaching online courses.

Demonstrated professional development related to World History.

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree specialization in World History.

Ph.D. preferred.

Experience using technology in the delivery of course content.

Online and/or Hybrid teaching experience.

Prior Community College teaching experience.

Application Instructions:

As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.

Please submit a cover letter, current resume/vita and unofficial transcripts online by clicking the "apply now" button.

Initial salary and rank will be based on the successful candidate's educational qualifications and professional experience. The College also offers an attractive employee benefits package.

We regret that we are unable to respond individually to each application. Applicants chosen for further consideration will be contacted directly.

Applications received by January 15th, 2024 will be considered in the first review of applicants.