BCAS - Instructor of History & UA Early College - 530413

The University of Alabama • Tuscaloosa, AL

3d • Remote

About The Position

The Barefield College of Arts and Sciences, in partnership with UA Early College, is hiring a full-time online instructor in History. This is a nine-month position with the possibility of summer appointments. The appointment is non-tenure earning and is a one-year term with the possibility of renewal. The expected start date for the position is January 1, 2027. The instructor will teach introductory surveys for UA Early College, including American and/or Western Civilization. The department welcomes applicants specializing in any geographic or chronological field of history. The instructor will be expected to teach department-approved online course content and facilitate each course with best practices for online instruction. Instructors provide an active instructional presence, data-informed student support, and timely feedback and grading. The selected instructor will actively facilitate course content; maintain the academic standards and expectations of The University of Alabama while supporting students as they develop college-level skills and habits; maintain regular online office hours; and regularly collaborate with faculty and staff as needed. The position is considered 80% teaching and 20% service. Instructors must be available to participate in their online courses throughout the week, including occasional work outside of normal business hours. The selected instructor must be willing and able to travel to campus regularly, e.g. for faculty meetings, professional development activities, service obligations, etc.

Requirements

• PhD in History or closely related field in hand by January 1, 2027.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience, effectiveness, and commitment to undergraduate education.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory surveys for UA Early College (dual-enrollment students taking UA courses for college credit), including American and/or Western Civilization.
• Teach department-approved online course content and facilitate each course with best practices for online instruction.
• Provide an active instructional presence, data-informed student support, and timely feedback and grading.
• Actively facilitate course content.
• Maintain the academic standards and expectations of The University of Alabama while supporting students as they develop college-level skills and habits.
• Maintain regular online office hours.
• Regularly collaborate with faculty and staff as needed.
• Participate in online courses throughout the week, including occasional work outside of normal business hours.
• Travel to campus regularly for faculty meetings, professional development activities, service obligations, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree