Part Time - Public History - Adjunct Faculty

The Pennsylvania State University; Abington Township (PA); On-site; USD 4,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Abington seeks a Public History instructor for a part-time, non-tenure track appointment beginning in January 2026. The successful candidate will teach one undergraduate course in public history, with an opportunity to teach an additional history or related course.

Applicants must hold a master’s degree or PhD in history or related field, with professional public history experience and demonstrated college teaching excellence; ability to communicate with a diverse student population

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in history, public history, museum studies, or related field.
• Professional experience with public history institutions preferred.
• Excellence in college teaching preferred.
• Ability to communicate with ethnically and culturally diverse students.

Responsibilities

• Teach one undergraduate course in public history; potential to teach a second course in history or related field.
• Appointment begins January 2026; one-semester, part-time, non-tenure track with possibility of reappointment.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Public History knowledge

Education

Master's or PhD in history/public history/museum studies 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. The review process will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

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.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

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