Details:

The CT State Community College is developing a pool of applicants for potential part-time teaching positions for the credit course offerings for the College & Career Success courses.

*Classes may be taught on ground and/or online*

Please note that currently, not all colleges have an opening, however we are accepting applications for all colleges within the CSCC system.

Asnuntuck CC -170 Elm Street, Enfield, CT 06082
Capital CC -950 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103
Gateway CC -20 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510
Housatonic CC - 900 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Manchester CC - Great Path, Manchester, CT 06040
Middlesex CC - 100 Training Hill Rd, Middletown, CT 06457
Naugatuck Valley CC - Waterbury and Danbury Campuses
Northwestern CC -Park Pl, Winsted, CT 06098
Norwalk CC - 188 Richards Ave, Norwalk, CT 06854
Quinebaug Valley CC -742 Upper Maple St, Danielson, CT 06239
Three Rivers CC - 574 New London Turnpike, Norwich, CT 06360
Tunxis CC -271 Scott Swamp Rd 100 Building, Farmington, CT 06032

CT State Community College Mission:

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The College supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, advances positive change for the students, communities, and industries it serves, and awards associates degrees and certificates.

CT State Community College Vision:

CT State will be recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership, and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational, and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut’s citizens and communities.

CT State Community College Equity Statement:

The CSCU system commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Anticipated Start Date:

Continuous open recruitment

Application Deadline:

Filled on an as-needed basis, depending on course offerings, enrollment and specific department need. Applications will stay active for 1 year.

Position Summary:

Within the academic area of the college, performs the duties of a part-time faculty member. Including developing course compendia and reading lists and participating in departmental responsibilities in the selection of textbooks and related teaching resources; maintaining at least one (1) regularly scheduled office hour per week per three (3) contact/credit hours or any part thereof for the purpose of student-faculty contact as it relates to classroom/laboratory instruction; meeting with students for the purpose of academic advisement and maintaining accurate student records. Incumbents can teach a total of up to 8 credits per semester within the CC system.

The College & Career Success (CCS) course is a critical part of strategic efforts to get every Connecticut State Community College (CSCC) student on a pathway as early as possible and to equip them with the tools to achieve those goals as efficiently as possible. The learning outcomes of the CCS courses are designed to promote a successful first year, student success, and equity, which are three of the five goals of the Board of Regents. CCS equips all CSCC degree-seeking students within their first nine credits with the knowledge, skills, and habits required to achieve early student success along with a personalized academic and career plan to reach their goals. The instruction of the CCS course is a key component of a comprehensive plan to improve learning, retention, and credential completion for all CSCC degree seeking students. The successful candidate should be dedicated to promoting student success and equity at the college, and in the community at large.

Incumbents must possess proven ability to effectively work with a culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and student. Experience with reflective, interactive, culturally responsive pedagogical teaching techniques. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.)

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) or more years’ teaching college-level courses (24+ credits).
• Experience teaching a first-year experience or college success course.
• Familiarity with the community college experience as a student, faculty or staff.
• Experience incorporating technology to enhance the learning environment, e.g., Blackboard, online instruction or other modalities/software.

Additional qualifications may be requested, as relevant to the academic department.

Example of Job Duties:

Under the supervision of the Associate Dean or designee, the Adjunct shall teach their assigned course(s) in accordance with approved course descriptions and class schedules, perform other related responsibilities, be available at reasonable times to confer with students outside of class, and maintain accurate student records. Each semester shall be for a maximum of sixteen (16) weeks and shall include eighty (80) scheduled days of instruction and evaluation. Incumbents can teach a total of up to 8 credits per semester within the CSCC system.

Starting Salary:

$1,906 per contact/credit hour ($5,718 for a 3-credit course).

Application Instructions:

Submit a cover letter and resume.

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CSCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Nicholas D'Agostino Manager of Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion Ndagostino@commnet.edu

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F

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