Part Time - Public History - Adjunct Faculty

Penn State University; Rydal East (PA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

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.

The instructor will teach one undergraduate public history course, with a potential second related course depending on schedule and need. A master's or PhD in history or related field is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in history, public history, museum studies, or a 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.
• May be an opportunity to teach a second course in history or a related field.

Skills

Public history

College teaching

Diversity communication

Education

Master's degree in history/public history

PhD in history/public history

Job description

Penn State Abington’s Division of Arts and Humanities seeks a Public History instructor for a part-time appointment to begin in January2026. This is a one‑semester, non‑tenure track appointment with the possibility of reappointment.

Job Duties

• Teach one undergraduate course in public history.
• May be an opportunity to teach a second course in history or a related field.

Requirements and Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to communicate effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse student population.

Application Materials

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

Applicants should submit an electronic dossier (no paper submissions please) including the materials above. Candidates should be prepared to provide the names, titles, and contact information for three professional references if requested.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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