Adjunct Assistant Professor, History

Carthage College; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 6,888,000; Part time

Job summary

Carthage College invites applications for part-time instructors to teach an introductory course in American History. The course will be offered in Spring 2026, with the possibility of teaching again the following year.

Candidates should hold a master’s degree in History or a related field, with PhD or ABD preferred. While previous teaching experience is desirable, Carthage College welcomes applicants who may have limited teaching background and offers mentoring support.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in History or closely related field.
• PhD or ABD in History preferred.
• Teaching experience desired, but mentoring applicants without significant experience is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Teach an introductory American History course (any period, any specialization).
• Spring 2026 delivery with the possibility of teaching in the following year.

Skills

Teaching experience

Mentoring applicants

Education

Master's degree in History or related field

PhD or ABD in History preferred

Job description

Carthage College Department of History (www.carthage.edu/history) invites applications for part-time instructors to teach an introductory course in American History, any period, any specialization. The course will be taught in Spring 2026, with the possibility of teaching in the following year.

Required Qualifications:

Candidates must hold a master's degree in History or a closely related field. A PhD or ABD in History is preferred. While previous teaching experience is desired, we also look forward to the opportunity of mentoring applicants without significant experience.

About Carthage

Located on the shore of Lake Michigan in the thriving Chicago-Milwaukee corridor, Carthage College blends the best liberal arts traditions with desirable degree programs, transformative learning opportunities, and personal attention from dedicated faculty and staff. Our beautiful campus, an 80-acre arboretum with stunning lake views, is home to 2,600 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students. Founded in 1847, Carthage is consistently named a Best Midwestern College by The Princeton Review and a Most Innovative School by U.S. News & World Report. All Carthage employees play a vital part in the success of our students, as we work together to create an environment where all can achieve their true potential. Grow with Carthage.

Carthage College is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse community. We welcome applications from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

This position requires a background screening.