Adjunct Instructor of History

Mississippi-University-For-Women; Columbus (MS); Remote; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Mississippi University for Women seeks a part-time, time-limited Adjunct Instructor of History to teach asynchronous online sections of HIS 101 World Civilization to 1600, with possible on-campus instruction if local. The role supports the History program through syllabus discipline, timely grading, and active online presence in Canvas.

Minimum qualifications include an MA in History (18 credit hours) with emphasis on undergraduate teaching; PhD/ABD preferred.

Qualifications

• MA in History or related field with at least 18 hours of graduate coursework in history.
• PhD or ABD in history preferred but not required.
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate level.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with administration, faculty, and students.
• Experience teaching online using CANVAS or similar LMS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach asynchronous online sections of HIS 101 World Civilization to 1600 (and possibly in-person if on campus).
• Provide a copy of the syllabus for each section prior to first day of class.
• Maintain regular interaction with students in online course environment via discussion boards/Canvas assignments.
• Accurately report grades and attendance and meet reporting deadlines.
• Maintain regular online office hours and communicate with students outside of class.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Collaboration

Education

MA in History or related field with 18 hours of graduate coursework in history

PhD or ABD in history preferred but not required

Tools

CANVAS LMS

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

If applicable, please include in your cover letter your experience teaching online and your experience teaching an undergraduate world or US history survey. For more information, please contact the department chair Dr. Kristi DiClemente at [e-mail]

Position Justification

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Adjunct Instructor of History (Pool)

Unit Name

Unit Name Dept. of History, Political Science, and Geography

Salary Grade

Salary Grade Faculty

Number of Months

Number of Months Time-limited

Full-time or Part-time

Full-time or Part-time Part-Time

Hours per week 19 hours or less

Annual Salary or Hourly Rate Range

• To teach at one (possibly two as needed) asynchronous online sections of HIS 101 World Civilizations to 1600. If the candidate is local to campus, in-person classes are an option, but not required.
• To provide a copy of the syllabus for each section to the department at a time prior to the first day of class
• To maintain regular and sustained interaction with students in an online course environment through active engagement in discussion boards or other assignments in Canvas
• To accurately report grades and attendance and meet all reporting deadlines
• To maintain regular online office hours and communicate with students outside of class

Minimum Qualifications

• MA in History or Related field with at least 18 hours of graduate coursework in history required.
• PhD or ABD in history preferred but not required.
• Experience teaching the assigned course at the undergraduate level.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with administration, faculty, and students.
• Previous experience teaching online using a learning management system such as CANVAS preferred but not required.

Job Description Summary

The History program anticipates the need for a part-time, time-limited, non-tenure track instructor for one or more asynchronous online or in person sections of HIS 101: World Civilization to 1600 from Spring 2027 onward (depending on applicant’s location).

In the future the program may also need part-time, limited-time instructors to teach HIS 102: World Civilization 1600 to Present, HIS 109: US History to 1877, and/or HIS 110: US History 1877 to Present to cover sabbatical or other leaves.

Qualified applicants for any of these courses will be retained in the pool and may be contacted for future departmental needs.

Mississippi University for Women is a teaching university with a mission to provide high quality undergraduate and graduate education for all students. We are an equal opportunity employer. We were founded in 1884 as the nation’s first public women’s college and have been co-ed since 1982.

As History fulfills The W’s Enlight Core Curriculum requirement, a broad cross-section of students from all academic disciplines on our campus will take these classes. Experience with and enthusiasm for mentoring such students will be highly valued.

Adjunct Instructors may teach up to two three-hour classes or the equivalent per semester.

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate.

Requisition Number

Requisition Number FY20286F

Open Date

Open Date 10/28/2026

Will this job have a specific close date?

Will this job have a specific close date? No

Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

If applicable, please include in your cover letter your experience teaching online and your experience teaching an undergraduate world or US history survey. For more information, please contact the department chair Dr. Kristi DiClemente at [e-mail]

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • MUW Departmental Announcement
  • MUW Human Resources Office
  • MUW Website
  • Mississippi Employment Service
  • Local Newspaper
  • In-state Newspaper
  • Out-of-state Newspaper
  • The Chronicle of Higher Education
  • HigherEdJobs.com
  • Friend
  • Journal/Periodical
  • Off-campus Recruitment
  • Women/Minority Publication
  • Contacted by department and invited to apply
  • Other
  • The Academic Network (TAN)
• * Are you currently authorized to work in the United States? (Proof of Citizenship or Immigration status will be required upon offer of employment)
  • Yes
  • No
• * If hired, would you need sponsorship or work authorization to work for MUW now or in the future? (NOTE: MUW does not sponsor employment visas.)
  • Yes
  • No
• * List the college/university courses in History or closely related subjects for which you have been listed as instructor of record.

  (Open Ended Question)