History & Geography - Full-Time, Temporary, Non-Tenure Track Visiting Assistant Professor

University of Central Oklahoma • Edmond, OK

25d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of History and Geography at the University of Central Oklahoma seeks a full-time, temporary, non-tenure-track Visiting Assistant Professor for the Spring 2027 semester. The successful candidate will teach four courses per semester (12 credit hours) in the undergraduate curriculum. Most teaching will support the department’s history core and introductory-level surveys, including introductory U.S. History surveys and courses in African, African American, and/or Atlantic World History. There may also be opportunities to teach specialized upper-level undergraduate or graduate courses. Preference is given to candidates who can contribute to the broader department curriculum.

The Department of History and Geography has 14 full-time faculty members. It offers undergraduate degree 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. The candidate must reside in Oklahoma by the first day of employment.

Requirements

• Earned Ph.D. in History or a related field, conferred by a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution, 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 is preferred.
• Ability to contribute to the broader department curriculum is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses per semester, totaling 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.

What This Job Offers

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