Part Time - Public History - Adjunct Faculty

Penn State University; Abington (MA); On-site; USD 5,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Abington’s Division of Arts and Humanities seeks a Public History instructor for a part-time appointment beginning January 2026. This is a one-semester, non-tenure track position with the possibility of reappointment.

The successful candidate will teach one undergraduate course in public history and may have the opportunity to teach a second course. Applicants should hold a master’s degree or PhD in history or related field and demonstrate strong teaching and communication skills with

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in history, public history, museum studies, or related field.
• Professional experience with public history institutions is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level is strongly preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Teach one undergraduate course in public history; potential to teach a second related course.

Skills

College teaching

Public history

Communication skills

Diversity awareness

Education

Master's degree in history or public history

PhD in history or related field

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State Abington’s Division of Arts and Humanities seeks a Public History instructor for a part-time appointment to begin in January 2026. This is a one-semester, non-tenure track appointment with the possibility of reappointment. Candidates with a student-centered, innovative, and engaging approach to teaching are encouraged to apply. Information about Abington’s public history minor is available here: https://www.abington.psu.edu/academics/history/public-history

Job Duties

• The successful candidate will teach one undergraduate course in public history. There may be an opportunity to teach a second course in history or a related field.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a master’s degree or PhD in history, public history, museum studies, or a related field.
• Professional experience working with public history institutions is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level is strongly preferred.
• Applicants must have the ability to communicate effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse student population.

This role may be appointed at the rank of Adjunct Instructor or Adjunct Professor, depending on the candidate’s academic credentials and relevant experience. T__he review process will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled. Applicants should submit an electronic dossier (no paper submissions please) including:

• A cover letter
• A curriculum vitae
• A list of courses taught at the college level
• A statement of teaching philosophy

Candidates should be prepared to provide the names, titles, and contact information for three professional references, if requested.

The Abington College of Pennsylvania State University is a four-year college with a diverse student population in the suburb of Abington near Philadelphia. For more information about the college, visit our website at: www.abington.psu.edu.

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