Temporary, Part-time Instructors in U.S. History

Critical Playground LLC; Kutztown (Berks County); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania invites applications for two 1/4-time temporary History positions at the Instructor level to teach in-person sections of HIST 025 (U.S. Formative Years and the Federal Republic) for the Spring 2027 semester.

Candidates must have the ability to teach a variety of undergraduate history courses in their discipline, particularly introductory courses in U.S. History before 1900; the part-time positions have a 3-hour weekly load.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in History or related field required.
• Ability to integrate technology into courses.
• ABD or PhD in History preferred for stronger candidacy.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person sections of HIST 025 (U.S. Formative Years and the Federal Republic).
• Deliver undergraduate history courses, especially pre-1900 U.S. history.
• Maintain effective teaching and professional responsibilities per the contract.

Skills

Teaching

Education

Master's degree in History or related field

ABD in History

PhD in History

Job description

Job Summary

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania enrolls approximately 7,500 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in a charming rural setting in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, the University is just a 20-minute drive from the metropolitan areas of Allentown/Bethlehem and Reading, and about an hour from the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The University seeks to hire employees with experience working with diverse populations.

The Department of Society, History, and Culture at Kutztown University invites applications for two 1/4-time temporary History positions at the Instructor level to teach in-person sections of HIST 025 (U.S. Formative Years and the Federal Republic) for the Spring 2027 semester.

Candidates must have the ability to teach a variety of undergraduate history courses in their discipline, particularly introductory courses in U.S. History before 1900. The part-time temporary positions have a regular teaching load of three (3) hours per week. In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, performance review and evaluation of faculty is based on effective teaching and fulfillment of professional responsibilities; continuing scholarly growth; and service.

Preference will be given to applicants showing evidence of strong teaching.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in History or a related field
• Ability to integrate the use of technology into courses

Preferred Qualifications

• ABD in History with defense scheduled
• PhD in History
• Two years of teaching experience at the college level
• Expertise in a topic related to U.S. history before 1900

Supplemental Information

Applicants should submit the following materials through NeoEd: (a) letter of application; (b) a current curriculum vitae; (c) copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts need to be supplied at the time of the interview); and (d) contact information for at least three (3) references for e-reference requests.

Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until October 16, 2026. For more information on the department, please visit the History Programs website.

Successful interviews, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions. The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.

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