Adjunct Faculty in History

Meyer Entsorgung; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a part-time Adjunct Faculty in History to teach 100-level survey classes at Old Dominion University, Norfolk campus. Candidates are required to have an M.A. or Ph.D. in History or a closely related field with relevant teaching experience. The role demands availability for daytime classes. Applicants must provide a cover letter, CV, and transcripts as part of the application process. The position offers flexibility within the academic schedule.

Qualifications

• Preparation and/or experience in teaching introductory-level (100-level) survey history classes at the college level.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person General Education (historical survey) classes.
• Availability to teach daytime courses between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM.

Education

M.A. or Ph.D. in History or a closely related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in history

Job description

Job Title

Adjunct Faculty in History

Department

HISTORY DEPARTMENT

Location

Norfolk, VA

Position Type

Part-Time

Job Description

The History Department at Old Dominion University invites applicants for part‑time Adjunct instructional faculty teaching 100‑level sections of in‑person General Education (historical survey) classes. Selected candidates will be hired as part of an adjunct pool to be utilized as needed based on course coverage. The greatest need is for instructors who can teach daytime, on‑campus courses at the Norfolk main campus of ODU between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM.

Minimum Required Education

M.A. or Ph.D. in History or a closely related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in history.

Minimum Required Experience

Preparation and/or experience in teaching introductory‑level (100‑level) survey history classes at the college level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Availability to teach in‑person on the Old Dominion University’s Norfolk, VA campus between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
• Experience teaching survey‑level history classes at the college level.

Conditions of Employment

Opening Date: 03/01/2026.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates must apply via https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/25603 and submit:

1. A cover letter outlining preparation and experiences for teaching history survey classes at the 100‑level.
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. Unofficial graduate transcripts.
4. Contact information for three professional references.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at [phone].

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to compensation information as part of essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.