Adjunct Professor of History

William & Mary; Williamsburg (VA); Presencial; USD 83.000 - 124.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

William & Mary in Virginia invites applications for a pool of qualified part-time adjuncts to teach in the History Department for the current academic year. Positions may include Summer sessions and the standard fall/spring terms, with appointments limited to the specified term and in-person instruction as required.

Requirements include a Master's degree in History or related field; teaching ability across subfields; experience with primary-source analysis and writing instruction; and readiness

Formación

• Master's degree in History or closely related field required.
• Teaching expertise in specialized areas of history.
• Ability to teach courses with primary-source analysis and historiography.

Responsabilidades

• Teaching assigned undergraduate and/or graduate courses depending on unit need.
• Preparing syllabi and course materials.
• Delivering instruction and assessing student learning.
• Holding office hours.
• Fulfilling other instructional duties consistent with departmental needs.

Educación

Master's degree in History

Ph.D. in History

Descripción del empleo

Job Requisition

JR101566 Adjunct Professor of History (Open)

Job Posting Title

Adjunct Professor of History

Department

CC00094 WM001 | PROV | History Dept

Job Family

Faculty - Adjunct

Worker Sub-Type

Adjunct (non-benefited)

Job Requisition Primary Location

James Blair Hall

Primary Job Posting Location

William & Mary

Job Description Summary

The History Department at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, is recruiting a pool of qualified individuals for possible part‑time adjunct teaching appointments. For the current academic year, the department anticipates instructional needs in multiple subfields. Information on the degree programs in the Department of History may be found at https://www.wm.edu/as/history/.

Responsibilities

• Teaching assigned undergraduate and/or graduate courses depending on unit need
• Preparing syllabi and course materials
• Delivering instruction and assessing student learning
• Holding office hours
• Fulfilling other instructional duties consistent with departmental needs

Appointment Details

Appointments are limited to a specified term and may include the following instructional sessions:

• Summer Session 1: May 26 - June 26*
• Summer Session 2: June 29 - July 31* (expected contract effective date: June 25)
• Summer Session 3: May 26 - July 31*
• Fall: August 10 - January 9
• Spring: January 10 - May 24

*Summer Session Terms are subject to vary each year

Required Qualifications

• A Master's degree in History or a closely related field, or equivalent experience and qualifications.
• Teaching expertise in specialized areas of history.
• Ability to teach compelling courses with primary source analysis as displayed in sample syllabi.
• Ability to teach other lectures and seminar‑style courses, and to contribute to the discussions of historiography.
• Ability to contribute to the teaching of writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Ph.D. or other appropriate terminal degree, or ABD status, in History or a related field at the time of appointment (August 10 for fall or January 10 for spring).
• Previous academic teaching experience is desirable.
• Teaching expertise in historical surveys.

Conditions of Employment

• This position is also not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
• This is a part‑time position restricted to the term to which it is assigned and hired, and is not eligible for benefits.
• The position may require additional hours beyond the typical work week, including occasional evenings, weekends, or overnight work as needed to meet operational requirements.
• As part‑time exempt employees, adjuncts are subject to the limitations of the Virginia Manpower Control Program. Total hours worked may not exceed an average of 29 hours per week over a twelve‑month period beginning May1 each year.
• Within Arts & Sciences, adjunct instructional workload limits apply. Total adjunct work hours for part‑time employment from May1 through April30 may not exceed 1,500 hours, generally equating to up to 14 credit hours for fall/spring and up to 6 for summer, not to exceed 18 credit hours for the year.
• Adjuncts within the College of Arts & Sciences at William & Mary must maintain an in‑person presence for the duration of their appointment. Remote teaching opportunities are rare and subject to approval4.