Part-Time Faculty Pool, African-American Studies

IMDiversity; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 975,000 - 1,389,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Memphis is seeking part-time adjunct faculty in African-American Studies to teach undergraduate courses on campus in Memphis, TN. This pool is ongoing, with postings reviewed when openings arise.

Compensation begins at $858 per credit hour and assignments include fall, spring and summer terms. Qualified candidates hold a Master’s degree as described, have prior higher education teaching experience, and consent to a background check.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in the teaching discipline or master's degree in another discipline with 18 hours of graduate work in the teaching discipline.
• Previous higher education teaching experience strongly desired.
• Selected candidates must agree to and pass a criminal background check in order to be employed.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or two courses for the University of Memphis, generally at the undergraduate level.

Skills

Teaching experience

Higher education

Education

Master's degree in teaching discipline or 18 graduate hours in teaching discipline

Job description

Part-Time Faculty Pool, African-American Studies
The University of Memphis in Memphis, TN

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time
Salary: Starting at $858 per credit
Category: Ethnic and Multicultural Studies; American Studies
Job Description

Teach one or two courses for the University of Memphis, generally at the undergraduate level. THIS POSTING IS NOT A GUARANTEE OF AN OPEN POSITION. Applications for part-time faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department chair when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring and summer. Postings close yearly on January 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year.

Qualifications

Master's degree in the teaching discipline or master's degree in another discipline with 18 hours of graduate work in the teaching discipline. Previous higher education teaching experience strongly desired. Selected candidates must agree to and pass a criminal background check in order to be employed.

About Us

The University of Memphis is a leading, student-centered, urban public R1 research institution. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, on 1,160 acres. The University serves a population of nearly 20,000 students and 2,500 employees, including more than 1,000 full-time faculty members. The University offers bachelor's degrees in more than 230 areas of study, master's degrees in more than 50 subjects and doctoral degrees in 26 disciplines; supported an institutional record of more than $100 million in research awards for FY24; and has an operating budget of close to $500 million.
Job Info
Job Identification 103
Job Schedule Part time
Locations Memphis, TN, United States (On-site)
Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN)
Hiring Range From $858 per credit hour
Job Posting Category Part-Time Faculty
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer