Public History Adjunct — Inspire Undergrad History

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

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