History & Geography - Full-Time, Temporary, Non-Tenure Track Visiting Assistant Professor
About The Position
The Department of History and Geography at the University of Central Oklahoma invites applications for a full-time, temporary, non-tenure-track Visiting Assistant Professor for the Spring 2027 semester. The successful candidate will teach introductory U.S. History surveys and courses in African, African American, and/or Atlantic World History. Candidates who can contribute to the broader department curriculum are preferred. The position requires teaching four courses per semester, totaling 12 credit hours, in the undergraduate curriculum. Most teaching will support the department’s history core and introductory-level surveys, with possible opportunities to teach specialized upper-level undergraduate or graduate courses. The Department of History and Geography has 14 full-time faculty members. It offers undergraduate programs in history, geography, history education, women’s gender and sexuality studies, and museum studies, as well as graduate programs in history and museum studies.
Requirements
- An earned Ph.D. in History or a related field from a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution, conferred by the time of appointment.
- Must reside in the State of Oklahoma by the first day of employment.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Commitment to transformative education.
Nice To Haves
- Teaching experience in higher education.
- Ability to contribute to the broader department curriculum.
Responsibilities
- Teach four courses per semester (12 credit hours) in the undergraduate curriculum.
- Teach introductory U.S. History surveys and courses in African, African American, and/or Atlantic World History.
- Support the department’s history core and introductory-level surveys.
- Potentially teach specialized upper-level undergraduate or graduate courses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
