Adjunct Professor-Humanities

Clay Today; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Central State University invites applications for an Adjunct faculty position in the Department of Humanities across English, History, and Philosophy. Teach courses necessary for Humanities, including first- and second-year composition, Intro to African American history, and Gen. Ed literature.

Posting Date 05/19/2026; Open Until Filled: Yes. This is a temporary, in-person teaching role requiring availability for in-person instruction and a commitment to high-quality curriculum delivery in a

Qualifications

• Doctoral or Master's degree in Philosophy, English literature, rhetoric and composition, American history, or a closely related field.
• Evidence of scholarship and teaching in the Humanities.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses necessary for Humanities, including first- and second-year composition, undergraduate first year success seminar, critical thinking, Introduction to African American history, and Gen. Ed literature courses.
• Contribute to curriculum delivery, development, and improvement.
• Engage with diverse student populations and use technology in instruction.

Skills

Teaching ability

Curriculum development

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Philosophy, English literature, rhetoric and composition, American history, or closely related field

Evidence of scholarship and teaching in the Humanities

Job description

Adjunct Professor-Humanities

Posting Number: 0801826

Classification Title:

Adjunct Professor-Humanities

Department:

Humanities

Department Contact Email:

[e-mail]

Position Summary:

Central State invites applications for an Adjunct faculty position in the Department of Humanities in all academic disciplines within the department: English, History, and Philosophy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach courses necessary for Humanities, including first- and second-year composition, undergraduate first year success seminar, critical thinking, Introduction to African American history, and Gen. Ed literature courses.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral or Master's Degree in Philosophy, English literature, rhetoric and composition, American history, or a closely related field.
• Evidence of scholarship and teaching in the Humanities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Availability for in-person teaching at Central State University
• Dedication to ensuring excellence in curriculum delivery, development, and improvement.
• Expertise in any of the following sub-fields: environmental humanities, legal studies, or medical humanities
• Experience and interest in teaching students from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds are essential.
• Ability to use technology in instruction and student advising.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the role of a comprehensive college in a multicultural setting.
• Evidence of the possession of those qualities of character, personality and competence expected in a teacher

Posting Date:

05/19/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All offer of employment at Central State University are contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. This may include, but is not limited to, verification of education and employment history, criminal history check, driving record (if applicable), drug screening, and tax compliance review.Certain positions may require additional screenings based on job responsibilities, regulatory requirements, or funding sources.Failure to successfully complete the required background check or provide accurate and complete information may result in withdrawal of an offer or termination of employment.

Position Category:

Temporary

Budgeted Annual Salary:

Commensurate with experience