Adjunct Faculty - Latin American History

Adjunct History Instructor for Immediate Fall ’25 Hire: Latin American History

The History Program in the School of Humanities, Education, Justice & Social Sciences is seeking an instructor to teach an on-campus course HIST 210 Latin America: Colonial Period to Present in the Fall 2025 semester.  The course would be taught once a week on Thursdays from 3:30 pm to 6 pm.

The course is a joint project between the Humanities Program, the Education Program, and the Honors Program. While the course content is up to the instructor, it would also reflect the following aspects of the three programs: (1) A survey of Latin American history, focusing more on the modern period; (2) At least one module on art and culture; (3) At least one module with a social justice orientation.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide instruction utilizing the college philosophy of connected learning.
• Post assignments on the college’s learning platform on Canvas although other tools can be incorporated.
• Provide a syllabus and course outline to students that clearly communicates course learning outcomes.
• Align some course assignments with program learning goals and provide student work samples for college assessment purposes (sample assignments available).
• Maintain a minimum of 1 office hour each through conference calling such as Zoom; on on-campus office can be provided.
• Keep accurate records of student progress (grades) and complete mid-semester and final grade reports by registrar deadlines

Doctoral degree in history or a related field preferred; ABD and/or master’s degree will be considered.

Prior college teaching experience to diverse students is strongly preferred. Highschool teaching will be considered.

Successful applicants will demonstrate passion for a student-centered teaching environment and innovative, project-based learning utilizing an active, experiential approach.

As an institution, Lasell is committed to creating an intellectually enriching and inclusive educational environment, recognizing learner variability, and striving towards teaching practices that reflect the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to provide flexible learning experiences for varying learner needs, focusing on building a learner’s strengths, and empowering learners to advocate for their own learning needs and preferences.

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