Assistant Professor – Humanities (History)

Business: Carroll Community College

Location: Westminster

FULL TIME • PERMANENT

Business Product/Service: Higher Education

Business Address:
1601 Washington Rd.
Westminster, Maryland 21157

Phone: (410) 386-8030

Contact Name: Human Resources
Title: Human Resources dept.
Email: hr@carrollcc.edu
Website: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/carrollcc

Job Description

Job Number FY26-00019 / Opening Date 03/13/2026 – Closing Date 4/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern / Location Westminster, MD

Job Type Full Time Faculty-10 Mo. / Division Academic & Student Affairs / Department Arts and Humanities

Salary $52,698.00 – $68,507.00 Annually / FLSA Status – Exempt

Salary Details
This position will be placed on the 10-month College faculty salary scale. Salary range listed is for Assistant Professor level. Actual salary and faculty rank placement is based on qualifications and experience. Position includes an excellent fringe benefits package.

Job Summary
Ten-month faculty are assigned primarily teaching duties of 30 Teacher Load Hours (TLH) during an academic year (approximately 30 credits). The work expectation for faculty is 37.5 hours per week for professional duties; however, actual hours worked on- and off-campus in any given week can vary according to grading, class preparation requirements, meeting schedules, professional development activities, and office hours. Ten-month faculty responsibilities are primarily to teach students and assess learning and secondarily to engage in professional development and to provide service to the college community. Faculty report to either the Division Chair or the Program Director.

Essential Job Functions
Teach the equivalent of 30-teaching load hours during an academic year
Hold classes as scheduled
Design assignments and/or give required assignments to measure student learning
Provide clear and concise feedback to students in a timely manner (generally within two weeks)
Check and respond to all emails within two business days
Post the syllabus, faculty information, and a welcome announcement for Preview Week and maintain a currentgradebook in the Learning Management System
Hold required office hours
Assist students and direct them to appropriate resources
Contribute to student retention and completion initiatives
Participate in outcomes assessment and respond to data
Collaborate with student support offices and professionals
Report grades and reconcile incomplete grades as necessary
Engage in professional development
Attend required meetings and complete mandatory trainings
Serve on committees to support the college mission
Adapt to emerging challenges and demands to serve the college and its students
Follow policies as outlined in the Faculty Handbook
Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work:
Master’s degree in History or related subject
One year of collegiate teaching experience beyond graduate internships
Ability to use technology in teaching
Must be positive, cooperative, and supportive
Must have the ability to teach both US and Global History courses and interest in new course development

Preferred:
Community College teaching experience
PhD

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This work is normally sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

Hear/talk/communicate – Must be able to exchange information and communicate
Visual Acuity/ability to perceive or detect surroundings
Mental acuity – Able to focus, concentrate, understand, and convey subject matter
Repetitive motion (i.e., keyboarding)
Stand/sit/walk/able to move or traverse from one area to another

WORK ENVIRONMENT
College campus, direct contact with students, staff, faculty and the general public in classrooms, common and shared areas, offices, and campus environments. Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office, meeting, and training rooms. Use of safe workplace practices with office equipment; computers for data entry and word processing with some highly technical applications and new technology systems; avoidance of trips and falls; observance of fire, workplace and building safety regulations and all College policies. Observance of traffic laws when/if driving College vehicles.

TO QUALIFY FOR EMPLOYMENT, SELECTED CANDIDATES MUST:

successfully complete a criminal background check (for designated positions)
be able to work on campus as of the first day of employment
Residency restrictions apply. The College does not hire solely online instructors living outside of Maryland. Carroll employees may live in other states, but they must physically work in Maryland the majority of the time. For income tax obligations, employees must be a resident of DC, VA, WV, MD, or PA on the date employment commences. In addition, candidates must be willing to come to campus for identity verification within 3 business days of hire date.
be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships

Carroll Community College has the right to revise this position description at any time, and this position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Carroll Community College is committed to fostering a welcoming environment for all. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Other Job Requirements
H.S. Diploma/GED, AA Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, Light/No Lifting, Sedentary, Background Check

Wages per hour: $52,698.00 – $68,507.00 Annually
Number of openings: 1
Overtime: NO
Benefits: YES
Carroll Community College is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to full-time benefit eligible employees working at least 30 hours per week including; Health Care, Prescription Drug, Dental Care, Vision Care, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Long Term Disability, First Financial Federal Credit Union, Retirement Plan Choices, Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Tuition Assistance.

Days of Work:
MONDAY 8:30a – 4:30p; may vary; requires flexibility  TUESDAY 8:30a – 4:30p; may vary; requires flexibility  WEDNESDAY 8:30a – 4:30p; may vary; requires flexibility  THURSDAY 8:30a – 4:30p; may vary; requires flexibility  FRIDAY 8:30a – 4:30p; may vary; requires flexibility
Shift: 8:30a – 4:30p; may vary; requires flexibility

How to Apply: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/carrollcc
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: YES
Experience in Months: One year of collegiate teaching experience beyond graduate internships
Minimum Age: 18 & over
Closing Date: 04/10/2026