Adjunct, Public Historian

University of California; West Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee tuition remission

On-campus fitness center access

EAP program

Tuition remission for dependents

Job summary

Monmouth University is seeking adjunct professors of Public History to teach in the History and Anthropology department on the West Long Branch campus. Courses are taught in person and adjuncts are expected to hold office hours, engage with students, and align with curriculum learning objectives.

Responsibilities include teaching 3-6 credits per semester, delivering lectures, and providing timely feedback. Monmouth values diversity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in History or Public History or related field is required.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Previous teaching experience or museum/archive/public history background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach 3-6 credits per semester in Public History.
• Develop and deliver lectures, discussions and assignments.
• Provide weekly office hours to meet with students.
• Foster an inclusive learning environment and engagement.
• Develop and administer exams and projects with timely grading.
• Provide feedback and guidance to support student learning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in History or Public History or related field

Job description

Monmouth University Main Campus
400 Cedar Ave
West Long Branch, NJ 07764, USA

Description

Monmouth University is seeking applications for Adjunct Professors of Public History in the History and Anthropology department. Monmouth requires history majors take an introductory course in public history and also offers M.A. level option for a Public History accent.

The candidate is expected to: teach 3 16 credits per semester, hold office hours (be available to meet with students a minimum of one hour per week per 3 credits taught), and use the university's designated LMS system (D2L). Courses are taught in person at the West Long Branch campus. Adjunct positions remain posted continuously to expand the university s pool of qualified adjunct faculty. Screening of applications will commence when an open position becomes available.Should a position become available, you will receive an email advising you of the next steps.

This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach 3-6 credits during the semester.
• Develop and deliver course lectures, discussions and assignments in accordance with the curriculum and learning objectives.
• Provide time during the week to meet with students outside of class.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment conducive to student engagement and academic success.
• Develop and administer projects and exams to evaluate student learning outcomes and provide grades in a timely manner.
• Provide timely feedback and guidance to students to support their learning and development.

Monmouth University values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the teaching and service missions of the university.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master b s degree in History or Public History or related field along with experience including, but not limited to museum appointments, archive work, or historical interpretation.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in History or Public History.
• Experience teaching Museum and Archive Management and Introduction to Public History classes.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

We encourage candidates to include information in the cover letter that addresses their approach to teaching and their plans to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in their position at Monmouth University.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to:

Maryanne Rhett, Ph.D., History & Anthology Department at [e-mail] or 732-263-5768

Note to Applicants:

Adjunct positions remain posted continuously to expand the university s pool of qualified adjunct faculty. Screening of applications will commence when an open position becomes available.Should a position become available, you will receive an email advising you of the next steps.

Working at Monmouth University perks:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Tuition Remission
• Employee elective deferrals to TIAA, 403(b) plan
• On campus, Fitness Center free membership

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