Lecturer - Liberal Arts & Education

About CT State

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home - CT State 

CT State’s curriculum offers an array of over 300 credit based and workforce options designed to meet the needs of our students. These programs are offered across four interdisciplinary schools of study. Our programs prepare students interested in transferring to a four-year institution or training and upskilling for careers that meet the evolving labor market demands of Connecticut. Learn more about our school areas of focus here: Schools of Study - Connecticut State Community College

Position Details

Employment Type: Part-Time, Adjunct
Anticipated Start Date: Continuous Recruitment
Work Location: CT State CC-Multiple campuses
Work Modality: Classes may be taught, on ground, online synchronously or asynchronously, or as hybrid

Programs include the following:

• 2D Animation
• Anthropology
• Archaeology
• ASL/Deaf Studies/Interpreter Training Program
• Chinese, Mandarin Studies (Current need-Norwalk)
• Civic Engagement (Tunxis only)
• College & Career Success
• Communication Studies
• Dance
• Digital Arts Technology
• Drawing I
• Education
• English as a Second Language
• English: Composition, Literature and Writing
• French Studies
• Game Design
• General Studies
• Geography Studies
• German Studies (Current need-Norwalk)
• Graphic Design
• History Studies
• Italian Studies
• Liberal Arts & Sciences - Arts and Humanities
• Liberal Arts & Sciences - Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Library Technology
• Music
• New Media Production
• Philosophy
• Political Science Studies
• Psychology Studies
• Religion
• Sociology Studies
• Spanish Studies
• Theater
• Visual Art & Photography
• Women Studies

Position Summary

The College is seeking part-time lecturers who are passionate about inspiring and teaching the next generation of Liberal Arts & Education Students. Whether you’re recently retired, exploring a career change, or eager to teach, CT State offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while earning a great wage. We invite you to join us in preparing students to meet their goals. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the 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.

Key responsibilities include:

• Teaching courses within the assigned discipline area in accordance with institutional standards
• Evaluating and assessing student learning outcomes
• Providing student support, mentoring, and academic advising
• Developing curriculum and periodically reviewing and updating instructional materials

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree or higher in the subject matter or closely related field

Successful Candidate must have or must possess:

• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

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

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) or more years’ teaching-related college-level courses (24+ credits).
• Experience using technology to enhance the learning environment, e.g., Blackboard, online instruction or other modalities/software.

Salary

• Salary $2,352 per contact/credit hour ($7,056 for a 3-credit course).

For more information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit the following:

• A cover letter
• A current resume

In your cover letter, you must clearly address how your experience and skills align with each of the required and preferred qualifications.  The cover letter may be entered as text in the application system or uploaded as a single combined file with the resume.

Important Notes:

• Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered
• Links to external resume or profile sites will not be accepted
• Apply online at: www.ct.edu/hr/jobs
• CT State Community College cannot sponsor work visas.
• Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States
• These positions are filled on an as-needed basis, depending on course offerings, enrollment, and departmental needs. Your application will stay active for one (1) year.

Background Screening

Employment offers are contingent upon:

• Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
• Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks

CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community.

Equity Statement

Connecticut State Community College 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.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups. 

For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact: Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860-612-7075 or [email protected].

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.