Adjunct Instructor – U.S. History

Columbia College of Missouri; United States; On-site; USD 2,300 - 2,800; Part time

Job summary

Columbia College seeks an adjunct (part-time) instructor to teach HIST 121: American History to 1877 in Spring 2027. The course is in-seat, synchronous, on our campus in Columbia, Missouri, meeting M/W/F 10:10–11:05 a.m.

Qualifications include a Master's Degree in History with graduate coursework in U.S. history; college teaching experience is preferred, and graduate transcripts must be submitted with the application materials. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in History with graduate coursework in U.S. history.
• College teaching experience preferred.
• Graduate transcripts must be submitted with application materials.

Responsibilities

• Teach HIST 121: American History to 1877 in the Spring 2027 semester.
• In-seat, synchronous course on the home campus in Columbia, Missouri.

Education

Master's Degree in History

Job description

Adjunct Instructor – U.S. History

School: Arts & Sciences

Location: Columbia, MO

Type: Academic

Pay: $2500 per 16 week course ($833.33 per credit hour) for courses with 7-20 enrollments. Pay rate may vary for low- or high-enrolled courses.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job Summary:

The Department of Humanities at Columbia College seeks an adjunct (part-time) instructor to teach HIST 121: American History to 1877 during the Spring 2027 semester. This is a U.S. history class covering 1877 to the present day. It is an in-seat, synchronous, general education class taught on our home campus in Columbia, Missouri. Classes start on 11 January, and this class meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 10:10 to 11:05 a.m.

Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include a Master's Degree in History, with graduate coursework in U.S. history content. College teaching experience preferred. Graduate transcripts must be submitted with application materials.

Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals seeking accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department without delay. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time, talk, and hear. The employee is required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crawl. Employee must be able to type on a computer keyboard and use a computer monitor on a regular basis.

Work Conditions: The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions; however, possible exposure to hazards and physical risks to personal safety may occur while operating certain equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild.

This position is designated by the institution as a “Campus Security Authority” (CSA). As a CSA, you are required to report any information you receive about crimes occurring on or near campus to the Director of Campus Safety.

This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive of every duty and responsibility required by the employee in the position.

Eligibility for employee benefits and perks is determined by employment status.

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