Adjunct Faculty - Department of History

Rowan University; Glassboro (NJ); On-site; USD 9,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Rowan University seeks adjunct faculty in the History department to teach survey-level courses in Western Civilization, World History, and United States History. Some courses may be online, but in-person teaching with morning to afternoon availability is preferred.

Qualifications include an M.A. or Ph.D. in History with relevant course expertise and college-level teaching experience. Please note visa sponsorship is not provided; applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• M.A. or Ph.D. in History with field of expertise appropriate to the course; college-level teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach survey-level courses in Western Civilization, World History, and United States History. Some courses may be offered online; candidates who can teach in-person with morning to afternoon availability are preferred.

Skills

History teaching

Teaching experience

Education

M.A./Ph.D. History

Job description

Rowan University • 201 Mullica Hill Road • Glassboro, New Jersey 08028 • 856-256-4000

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Adjunct Faculty - Department of History

• Job no: 501704


• Work type: Temporary Part-Time


• Location: Glassboro, New Jersey


• Categories: Faculty - Ric Edelman College of Communication, Humanities & Social Sciences

The Department of History in the Ric Edelman College of Communication, Humanities, and Social Sciences at Rowan University seeks to create a pool of adjunct faculty qualified to teach survey-level courses in Western Civilization, World History, and United States History.Some of these courses are offered online, but candidates who can teach in-person with morning to afternoon availability are preferred.

Qualifications: M.A. or Ph.D. in History with field of expertise appropriate to the course; college-level teaching experience preferred.

Procedure: Please include a letter of interest and CV in your online application.

Please note: Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States, the University will not sponsor a visa for this position.

In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, and in accordance with the current MOA, Rowan University adjuncts are provided with a minimum of $2,225 per credit for all courses taught, with a maximum teaching load of 8 credits per semester and 12 credits in an academic year. Courses will be assigned to instructors by College & Department on an as-needed basis.

• Advertised: Aug 5 2026 Eastern Daylight Time


• Applications close: Jun 30 2027 11:55 PM Eastern Daylight Time

Rowan University • 201 Mullica Hill Road • Glassboro, New Jersey 08028 • 856-256-4000