History & Geography - Adjunct

University of Central Oklahoma; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A public university in Oklahoma is seeking part-time adjunct faculty members to teach undergraduate history courses, including U.S. History. Applicants must possess at least a master's degree in a relevant field and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills. Duties include teaching, mentoring students, and evaluating student performance. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, CV, and graduate-level transcripts.

Qualifications

• Possesses at least a master's degree in the field specified.
• Experience in teaching at the university level preferred.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Teaches undergraduate history courses.
• Advises and mentors students.
• Evaluates student performance and maintains records.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Job description

Position Overview

Note: Adjunct positions at UCO are part-time teaching positions. This posting is to create a pool of interested applicants from which the Department may draw as sections become open at any point in the current academic year. This posting may or may not result in the hiring of adjuncts. Adjunct faculty members provide quality learning experience for students and support the educational philosophy, mission, and long-term goals of the University of Central Oklahoma, the College of Liberal Arts, and the hiring department. Adjunct faculty members teach classes, advise and mentor students, evaluate student performance, and maintain student records in accordance with university policies. Adjunct faculty members work in a collaborative manner with full- and part-time colleagues and adhere to all of the policies and procedures outlined in the UCO Faculty and Employee Handbooks.

Department Specific Essential Job Functions

The Department of History and Geography seeks instructors to teach undergraduate history courses, especially HIST 1483 U.S. History to 1877 and HIST 1493 U.S. History since 1877. This posting is to create a pool of interested applicants from which the Department may draw as sections become open at any point in the current academic year.

Experience Required

Possesses at least a master's degree in the field specified in the position announcement (exceptions require Academic Affairs approval). Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Experience Preferred

Master's degree in history, history education or related field. Experience in teaching at the university level preferred, but not required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Teaches, advises and mentors students.
• Evaluates student performance and maintains department and student records in accordance with university policies.
• Adheres to the educational philosophy of the university.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and professional peers.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Application Requirements

• Please provide letter of interest.
• CV.
• Graduate-level transcripts.