Adjunct Instructor - African American Studies

University of Wisconsin Stout • Whitewater, WI

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's Race and Ethnic Studies Program, housed within the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies, is seeking an adjunct instructor in African American Studies starting August 2026. The program, which has a 40-year history at UW-Whitewater, prefers candidates with humanities, social science, and/or interdisciplinary approaches. The successful candidate will initially teach two sections of Introduction to Black Culture, with the possibility of teaching additional African American Studies courses in future semesters. The role involves a 2/2 teaching load and requires a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Instructors may be asked to teach online, in a hybrid format, or during evening hours. While service is not required, participation in community and professional organizations is encouraged. The Race and Ethnic Studies Program is one of the oldest in the Midwest, offering five minors, including new minors created in 2016 for African American Studies, Asian/Asian American Studies, First Nations and Indigenous Studies, and Latinx/é & Latin American Studies.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in relevant field
• Substantial training within the field of African American Studies within social sciences or the humanities, and a commitment to interdisciplinary, intersectional, and decolonial approaches to knowledge production
• Teaching experience in the field
• Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term
• Ability to interact respectfully with people with diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills

Nice To Haves

• ABD candidates or a Ph.D. in relevant field
• Experience teaching in an online and/or hybrid format
• Demonstrate excellence in teaching
• Commitment to promoting the success of undergraduate students
• Commitment to working with diverse populations
• Commitment to participating as an active member of the university community

Responsibilities

• Teach two sections of Introduction to Black Culture
• Teach additional courses in African American Studies in future semesters (optional)
• Embrace the principles of diversity and inclusion as a member of the university community
• Teach a 2/2 load, which could include courses in African American Studies and other courses to support the program
• Teach online and/or in a hybrid format or teach courses in the evenings (as requested)
• Participate in community and professional organizations (encouraged, not required)

Benefits

• UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package
• Benefits eligibility will be dependent on course load as well as length of appointment
• Comprehensive benefit package (refer to UW System Employee Benefits Brochure)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees