Lecturer in History (pre-1900 U.S. History)

Brandeis University; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 7,500 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Brandeis University's Department of History seeks an instructor for one 4-credit course in pre-1900 U.S. History to be offered in Spring 2027. Depending on the expertise of the instructor, this course could be offered as HIST 153b Slavery and the American Civil War.

Candidates with a PhD in History and training in pre-1900 U.S. History will be given preference. The compensation for this course is $8,764.20.

Qualifications

• PhD in History and training in pre-1900 U.S. History preferred.

Education

PhD in History

Job description

The Department of History at Brandeis University seeks an instructor for one 4-credit course in pre-1900 U.S. History to be offered in Spring 2027. Depending on the expertise of the instructor, this course could be offered as HIST 153b Slavery and the American Civil War.

Candidates with a PhD in History and training in pre-1900 U.S. History will be given preference.

The deadline for first consideration is October 10.

This appointment is to a position that is in a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 509.

The compensation for this course is $8764.20.

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