Adjunct Faculty in History

Old Dominion University; Norfolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

No special perks

Job summary

Old Dominion University’s History Department invites applications for part-time Adjunct instructional faculty teaching 100-level General Education history courses on campus in Norfolk, VA. Selected candidates will be hired into an adjunct pool to fill courses as needed, typically daytime on-campus from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Minimum qualifications: M.A.

or Ph.D. in History or related field with at least 18 graduate history credits; experience teaching introductory college history surveys.

Qualifications

• MA or PhD in History or closely related field with minimum 18 graduate credit hours in history.
• Experience teaching 100-level survey courses at college level.
• Ability to teach daytime on-campus courses in Norfolk, VA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach 100-level history survey sections.
• Provide assessments and feedback to students.
• Maintain on-campus schedule 8:00 AM–3:00 PM when teaching.

Skills

Teaching

Course development

Public speaking

Education

MA or PhD in History

Job description

• Staff and Administrative & Professional Faculty Applicants:
• Contact Human Resources at:
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• Teaching and Research Faculty Applicants:
• Contact Academic Affairs at:
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Adjunct Faculty in History

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). We are currently seeking individuals, this post may remain open for additional applications as opportunities arise. Those selected will be hired as part of an adjunct pool, which will be utilised as needed based on which courses are in need of coverage. We tend to have the greatest need for instructors who can teach daytime, on-campus courses at the Norfolk main campus of ODU between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM.

Position Type

Part-Time

Type of Recruitment

General Public

Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications

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

Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities

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

Preferred Qualifications

Availability to teach in-person on Old Dominion University’s Norfolk, VA campus between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM and experience with teaching survey level history classes at college level

• A cover letter, outlining preparation and experiences for teaching history survey classes at the 100-level.
• Contact information for three professional references.

Applications are invited immediately, and posting remains active whenever there will be openings available. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Questions or requests for additional information can be sent to the history department, via e-mail [e-mail]

Telework Friendly

No

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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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • The Chronicle of Higher Education (website or print)
  • Higheredjobs.com
  • DiverseJobs.com
  • InsightIntoDiversity.com
  • Jobs.Virginia.gov
  • Old Dominion University website
  • Virginia Pilot (website or print)
  • Richmond Times Dispatch (website or print)
  • Academic Keys
  • Other
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• * Are you currently employed by, or have previously been employed by, Old Dominion University or Eastern Virginia Medical Center?
  • Yes
  • No
• If yes, provide dates of employment.

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Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
• Contact Information for Professional References

If you have questions:
Staff and Administrative & Professional Faculty applicants, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at [phone] or [e-mail] .
Teaching and Research Faculty applicants, please contact the Office of Academic Affairs at [e-mail] .