Adjunct, Public Historian

Monmouthhawks; West Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 9,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Tuition Remission

Fitness Center access

EAP

403(b) plan

Job summary

Monmouth University is inviting applications for Adjunct Professors of Public History in the History and Anthropology department. Positions involve teaching 3–6 credits per semester, holding weekly office hours, and using the D2L LMS.

All applications must be submitted via the university career portal with required documents. In-person, on-campus teaching at West Long Branch is required. Screening begins when openings arise.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in History or Public History with related experience (museum/archive/interpretation).
• Ability to teach introductory and MA-level Public History topics.
• Experience with the LMS D2L for course delivery and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Teach 3–6 credits per semester.
• Maintain office hours (minimum 1 hour per week per 3 credits).
• Develop and deliver lectures, discussions and assignments aligned with curriculum.

Skills

Teaching

Public History

Course design

Student mentoring

LMS use (D2L)

Education

Master's degree in History/Public History

Ph.D. in History/Public History

Tools

D2L Brightspace

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 – 6 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.

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

Additional Application Material Required:

Monmouth University requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted via the university’s career portal. In addition to the application, candidates must upload the following documents. Applications will not be considered complete for review until all required documents are uploaded.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information for Three Professional References
• Two Letters of Recommendation

Optional Documents: None

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’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.

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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