Instructor | Digital History

University of Kansas • Lawrence, KS

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About The Position

The Department of History at the University of Kansas is hiring an instructional, adjunct faculty member to teach a course in digital history at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The position is a term appointment for the Spring 2027 semester and is not eligible for tenure or promotion in rank. Renewal depends on unit needs, funding, and satisfactory performance, and may not exceed two continuous semesters. The position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement between the University of Kansas and United Academics of KU (UAKU), the exclusive representative. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States before the position start date.

Instructional duties include teaching in a specific field; developing course materials and managing syllabi; creating lectures and assignments; grading student work; advising students; and holding office hours. Instructors are expected to collaborate with colleagues, remain current in their field, and follow departmental, school or college, and university policies and procedures.

A complete application includes an online application, a resume or CV identifying relevant teaching or course-development subject areas, a cover letter describing how the applicant meets required and preferred qualifications, and contact information, including email addresses, for three professional references.

Requirements

• For undergraduate-level instruction: an MA in the discipline or a relevant field, or a BA in the discipline plus five years of relevant experience.
• For graduate-level instruction: a terminal degree in the discipline, or a master’s degree plus seven years of relevant experience.
• A record of research, scholarship, or achievement in the discipline.
• A formal degree in the cited discipline area(s).
• Eligibility to work in the United States before the position start date.

Responsibilities

• Teach digital history at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Develop course materials and manage syllabi.
• Create lectures and assignments.
• Grade student work.
• Advise students and hold office hours.
• Collaborate with colleagues and remain current in the field.
• Adhere to departmental, school or college, and university policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level