History Adjuncts

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Position Information

Division

Division Academic Affairs

Department

Department History

Working Title

Working Title History Adjuncts 2026

Vacancy Type

Vacancy Type Part‑Time Temporary

Min T/E Requirements

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in History or a Master’s Degree in History or a related field that includes a minimum of 18 hours of graduate work in History. All degrees must come from accredited institutions. Strong consideration will be afforded to candidates who exhibit a demonstrated record of professional experience and success in undergraduate teaching. For positions that may include online teaching, candidates are expected to demonstrate an ability to successfully structure and implement a distance‑education based course.

FTE

FTE .5

Recruitment Range

Recruitment Range $3,300‑3,500 per course, depending on education

Anticipated Hiring Range

Number of vacancies

Number of vacancies 2

Position #

Position # ADJA
01

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Months per year

Months per year 9

Work Schedule Type

Work Schedule Type Monday - Friday

Primary Purpose of Position

To offer introductory courses in one or more of the following subject areas:
American Civilizations to 1877, Native American History to 1750, Native American History since 1750

Job Description

The Department of History seeks adjunct faculty to teach introductory courses in the following subject areas:
American Civilizations to 1877, Native American History to 1750, and/or Native American History since 1750, starting in Spring 2026. Preference will be given to candidates who have academic expertise and/or teaching experience necessary to offer at least two of these courses.

Interested applicants should submit an online application, cover letter, and curriculum vitae through the UNCP Online Employment System (jobs.uncp.edu). In your cover letter, please address your availability to teach in‑person or online courses (or both). Applicants wishing to teach American Civilizations to 1877 should also address their plan to meet the UNC System’s Foundations of American Democracy requirement in their course.

Adjunct positions are especially suited for potential faculty who possess terminal degrees in History or have a minimum of 18 hours of approved graduate coursework in relevant fields of History. The History Department has a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, and part‑time faculty are expected to exhibit and maintain campus and department standards.

Work Location:

Main campus of UNCP and/or Online

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