Part-Time Adjunct History Prof

Livingstone College; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Livingstone College invites applications for a part-time adjunct professor in History and Political Science to teach African American History in flexible formats, including in-person and potentially hybrid/online classes.

The position emphasizes serving non-traditional students balancing work and family, with a focus on clear instruction, timely feedback, and inclusive learning environments. A Master’s degree is required; some subject areas may prefer a doctorate.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a related field
• Prior teaching experience in higher education, adult education, or related settings
• Experience working with adult or non-traditional students
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to teach in flexible schedules, including evenings and weekends
• Experience teaching blended, hybrid, and online classes are a plus

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in accordance with established curriculum and academic standards
• Facilitate engaging, student-centered learning experiences for adult learners
• Provide clear course expectations, timely feedback, and fair assessment of student performance
• Maintain regular communication with students and respond promptly to questions or concerns
• Foster an inclusive, respectful, and supportive classroom environment
• Submit required documentation in a timely manner
• Participate in departmental meetings or training sessions
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Teaching experience

Adult education

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

Master’s degree in teaching or related field

Doctorate (preferred for some areas)

Job description

Position

PART-TIME ADJUNCT PROFESSOR

Division:

LIBERAL ARTS AND HUMANITIES

Department:

HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE

Reports to:

Chair History and Political Science

Position Summary

The Division of Liberal Arts and Humanities is seeking qualified adjunct faculty to facilitate courses in African American History by delivering high-quality instruction in flexible formats, including in person and potentially hybrid or online classes. Adjunct faculty play a critical role in supporting student success, particularly for non-traditional students balancing education with work, family, and other responsibilities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The results you will deliver each day that matter most!

• Teach assigned courses in accordance with established curriculum and academic standards
• Facilitate engaging, student-centered learning experiences tailored to adult learners
• Provide clear course expectations, timely feedback, and fair assessment of student performance
• Maintain regular communication with students and respond promptly to questions or concerns
• Foster an inclusive, respectful, and supportive classroom environment
• Submit required documentation, including syllabi, attendance, grades, and course reports, in a timely manner
• Participate in departmental meetings or training sessions
• Other duties as assigned

Education / Experience

What you will need to be successful!

• Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a related field (required); doctorate preferred for some subject areas
• Prior teaching experience in higher education, adult education, or a related setting preferred
• Experience working with adult or non-traditional students strongly preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to teach in flexible schedules, including evenings and weekends
• Experience teaching blended, hybrid, and online classes are a plus.

Life at Livingstone College

Why we believe you will love working at Livingstone College!!

Livingstone College is a private historically black college that is secured by a strong commitment to quality instruction, academic excellence, and student success. Through a Christian-based environment suitable for holistic learning, Livingstone provides excellent business, liberal arts, STEAM, teacher education, and workforce development programs for students from all ethnic backgrounds designed to promote lifelong learning and to develop student potential for leadership and service to a global community.

About Livingstone College: http://Livingstone.edu

Livingstone College is an equal opportunity employer that employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, religion, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition, political affiliation or any other classification proscribed under applicable federal, state or local law. Livingstone College complies with all laws regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled candidates and employees. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the interview process are requested to contact Human Resources in order to arrange such accommodation. We offer competitive compensation and an attractive benefits package. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract.