History & Geography - Full-Time, Temporary, Non-Tenure Track Visiting Assistant Professor

University Of Central Oklahoma; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Central Oklahoma invites applications for a full-time visiting assistant professor in the Department of History and Geography in Edmond, Oklahoma. The position requires a Ph.D.

in History or a related field to be completed by the time of appointment and residency in Oklahoma by the start date. The candidate will teach four undergraduate courses per semester (12 credit hours), primarily US history surveys, and may teach upper-level undergraduate/graduate courses.

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in History or related field by appointment date.
• Candidates must reside in Oklahoma by first day of employment.
• Teaching experience in higher education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses per semester (12 credit hours).
• Teach introductory US History surveys and related courses as assigned.
• Contribute to department curriculum and program development.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Ph.D. in History or related field

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Edmond, OK 73034, Position Type: Faculty, Job Category: OTRS Classified, Introduction: The Department of History and Geography at the University of Central Oklahoma invites applications for a full-time visiting assistant professor. Ph.D. in History or a related field is required at the time of appointment. The successful candidate will teach introductory US History surveys, African, African American, and/or Atlantic World History for the Spring 2027 semester. Preference is given to candidates who can contribute to broader department curriculum.

Position Overview and Job Duties

The successful candidate will teach four courses per semester (12 credit hours) in the undergraduate curriculum. The majority of the assignment will support the department's history core and introductory-level surveys, though it may also include the opportunity to teach specialized undergraduate/graduate courses at upper levels.

College/Department Overview

The Department of History and Geography includes 14 full-time faculty members and offers undergraduate degree programs in history, geography, history education, women's gender and sexuality studies, and museum studies, as well as graduate programs in history and museum studies.

Qualifications/Experience Required

An earned Ph.D. in History or a related field conferred by a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution is required. Candidate must reside in the State of Oklahoma by the first day of employment.

Qualifications/Experience Preferred

Teaching experience in higher education is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

The successful candidate will possess excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, along with a commitment to transformative education.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with ADA requirements to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.