Adjunct Faculty, History

Stevenson University; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 1,640,721 - 1,913,486; Part time

Job summary

A prominent university in Maryland is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member in History to engage in teaching responsibilities. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Philosophy and have a strong commitment to quality teaching, along with a demonstrated student-centered approach. Responsibilities include preparing teaching materials, assessing student performance, and maintaining classroom engagement. Candidates should be able to teach varying formats and work collaboratively with a diverse student body.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Philosophy, strong commitment to quality teaching.
• Two years of college level teaching experience or equivalent.
• Demonstrated student-centered approach to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Engage in instructional activity totaling no more than 18 contact hours per academic year.
• Writing syllabi and grading coursework within timelines.
• Maintain competence in subjects being taught.

Skills

Knowledge of philosophy, ethics, logic, reasoning and critical thinking

Ability to instruct students of varying preparation and abilities

Excellent interpersonal and cultural competency skills

Proficiency in Microsoft applications

Ability to assess student performance

Education

Master’s degree in Philosophy

Ph.D. degree preferred

Tools

Blackboard or similar LMS

Job description

Find Your Role: We strive to achieve an environment and an atmosphere that supports, challenges, and inspires every individual on campus. Learn how the Stevenson Way makes this effort possible and how you can become part of a great place to work.

This is a posting for those interested in being included in the applicant pool for this position. There is no guarantee that the University is actively hiring for an open position at this time. Should a position be available, and a review of your qualifications results in a decision to pursue your candidacy, the hiring manager will contact you directly. Your application will remain active in the pool until the posting is closed.

Position Description

Posting Number 201201431P

Position Title Adjunct Faculty, History

Department School of Humanities & Social Sciences: History

Position Summary

Adjunct faculty at Stevenson University will engage in teaching activities in accordance with the University’s faculty workload policies. Teaching responsibilities will include teaching courses in the Applied Liberal Arts Department.

Education/Experience

Master’s degree in Philosophy, a strong commitment to quality teaching, and two years of college level teaching experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ph.D. degree preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability

• Knowledge of philosophy, ethics, logic, reasoning and critical thinking.
• Demonstrated teaching ability in the application of philosophy to everyday life.
• Ability to instruct students of varying preparation and abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and cultural competency skills and demonstrated ability to communicate professionally with diverse constituencies.
• Ability to create inclusive learning experiences that will help graduate and/or undergraduate students to develop professionally, intellectually, and socially.
• Ability to work with students of diverse backgrounds and practice inclusive pedagogy.
• Demonstrated student-centered approach to teaching, and a commitment to student achievement.
• Ability to assess student performance and learning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Familiarity with educational assessment practices
• Commitment to integrity, excellence, learning, and community.
• Experience working with Blackboard or a similar learning management system.
• Well-developed organizational, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues.
• Ability to travel between campuses.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed.

Physical Requirements

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, keyboarding, and repetitive motions. Close visual acuity. Position requires sitting and standing for extended periods of time and the ability to speak clearly and effectively for an extended period of time. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.

Essential Functions

• Engage in instructional activity totaling no more than 18 contact hours per academic year (August through May), with no more than 9 contact hours taught in an individual semester.
• Teaching responsibilities include time spent in the classroom, laboratory, or hybrid or online courses and in immediate preparation for them; maintaining competence in subjects being taught; preparing teaching materials; conferring with students on course materials; directing individual and group studies; reviewing written examinations and papers; evaluating presentations and projects; providing academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities.
• Other responsibilities include writing syllabi; reading and responding to emails promptly; grading course work within a time frame that enables the student to incorporate feedback on their next assignment; timely submission of mid-term and final grades, attendance verification, academic alerts, and other reports as requested; and alerting appropriate university personnel to student problems on a timely basis.
• Complete training or professional development as required by the University.
• Collegiality, as well as professional and ethical conduct, enhances teaching, learning and the general reputation of all persons in the academy. Therefore, all faculty members are expected to serve in a collegial fashion and in accordance with professional and ethical principles when dealing with other faculty members, students, administrators, and members of the public. Follow all faculty and program policies outlined by the School and the University.
• Every faculty member is guaranteed academic freedom in accordance with the statement on academic freedom and responsibilities of faculty members, as set forth in the Stevenson University Policies.
• Teaching assignments may require teaching day, evening, online or hybrid classes.
• Meeting classes for the full class time during the scheduled dates and times is expected.

Reports To Department Chair, English, History & Humanities

Months/Year Variable, based on courses scheduled to teach

Hrs/Week Variable, based on # of courses scheduled to teach

Hrs/Year

If scheduled to work less than 12 months, beginning date

Ending Date

FLSA Exempt

Payroll Monthly

Hiring Salary Range Anticipated to be $1,191-$1,389 per credit/contact hour (subject to minimum enrollment)

Recruitment Instructions Open to All Applicants

Posting Date 06/20/2025

Open Until Filled No

EEO Statement

EOE /AA Employer of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Please list any courses you have taught at the college level.
  

  (Open Ended Question)

• Please indicate the hours you are available to teach courses (i.e., daytime/evening, specific hours).
  

  (Open Ended Question)

• What is the highest level of education attained?
  • GED
  • High School Diploma
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Master Degree
  • ABD
  • Doctorate Degree
• Please describe your teaching style.
  

  (Open Ended Question)

• * I understand that this posting is to create an applicant pool for this position and there is no guarantee that there is an open position at this time. Please keep my application on file until the posting is closed.
  • Yes. I understand and agree.
  • No. I do not want my application to remain in the applicant pool.