Adjunct, History
About The Position
Part-time adjunct faculty may instruct 1 to 2 world history courses each semester on an “as needed” basis. Courses available for adjunct staffing are offered during the day and in the evening. Saint Joseph’s University (SJU) offers a wide variety of bachelor's, master's, doctoral, associate and certificate programs. With a commitment to personalized attention through a low faculty to student ratio, SJU may call on the expertise of adjunct instructors to complement the work of full-time faculty across all of its colleges and schools. SJU appoints part-time, non-tenure track adjunct instructors on a semester-to-semester basis with no guarantee of consecutive appointments. Re-appointment is based on university need, student enrollment, and satisfactory performance. Applicants for these positions are screened on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year. Teaching responsibilities are assigned by the department chair. Compensation for adjunct instructors is commensurate with educational credentials, professional, experience and instructional background. Adjunct instructors are bound to the terms and conditions of employment at Saint Joseph’s University, including but not limited to the Faculty Handbook. More information about SJU’s academic programs is available online at: www.sju.edu/degree-programs.
Requirements
- Required M.A. or Ph.D. in history (or closely related fields)
- Comfortable with teaching a variety of world history courses
- Open to teaching in-person
- Please be sure to include a Cover Letter, CV, and three references with your application.
Nice To Haves
- Previous teaching experience
Responsibilities
- Provide support and guidance to students
- Instruct an assigned course providing syllabi and other instructional materials
- Use of university learning management systems to deliver instruction
- Teach select courses on as-needed basis
- Prepare materials
- Provide support and guidance for students
- Giving prompt, regular feedback to students on their academic performance
- Use electronic/digital systems to provide grades
- Cooperate with course coordinators or other program faculty to assure quality and consistency across the program
Benefits
- Financial assistance may be available for relocation to meet state requirements, but is not guaranteed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
