History Adjuncts

Position Details

• Division: Academic Affairs
• Department: History
• Working Title: History Adjuncts 2026
• Vacancy Type: Part‑Time Temporary
• FTE: 0.5
• Recruitment Range: $ per course, depending on education
• Anticipated Hiring Range: $ per course
• Number of vacancies: 2
• Position #: ADJA
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• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Months per year: 9
• Work Schedule: 20 hours/week, flexible schedule
• Work Schedule Type: Monday - Friday
• Primary Purpose of Position: Offer introductory courses in American Civilizations to 1877, Native American History to 1750, and Native American History since 1750
• Primary Purpose of Organization Unit: Academic Affairs

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.

UNC Pembroke, part of the University of North Carolina System, has a student population of 8,000 in various graduate, undergraduate, and professional programs. Originally founded in 1887 to educate Native Americans, UNC Pembroke has grown rapidly in recent years. The History Department has a strong record of teaching, publication, and service.

• Ph.D. in History or 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 for candidates with a demonstrated record of professional experience and success in undergraduate teaching.
• For positions that may include online teaching, candidates must demonstrate an ability to successfully structure and implement a distance‑education based course.
• Prior experience teaching in a higher education environment is preferred.

Submit online application, cover letter, and curriculum vitae through the UNCP Online Employment System (jobs.uncp.edu). Candidates must indicate availability for in‑person or online courses in their application.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD‑214 as part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of…