Adjunct - World History

Utah Valley University’s Department of History and Political Science seeks an adjunct instructor in World History to begin August 2026. UVU is an open-enrollment state university with a strong emphasis on teaching and nationally recognized for high-impact pedagogy. The university enrolls approximately 45,000 students and is located on the western front of the Wasatch Mountains in Orem, Utah, 40 miles south of Salt Lake City.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach courses in World History.
• Plan, prepare, and follow an approved course of study with measurable objectives for each course taught.
• Prepare instructional materials (course outlines, syllabi, exams, mock-ups, visual aids, and instruction sheets).
• Instruct, manage, and supervise individuals and groups in classrooms and laboratories using appropriate teaching methods.
• Evaluate instruction and learning through testing methods.
• Maintain a student-oriented approach to education.
• Recommend students for advancement and graduation.
• Maintain and submit accurate reports and records involving student accountability, attendance, performance, and follow-up.
• Coordinate cooperative work experience programs and students as assigned.
• Assist counselors, department chairperson, faculty, and staff in maintaining an effective program.
• Adhere to academic freedom and professional responsibility policies.
• Maintain safe and desirable classroom and laboratory conditions.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in History or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience teaching in a university setting.
• Ability to teach World History surveys.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in History.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of subject matter and course content for classes to be taught, instructional strategies, and techniques.
• Extensive knowledge of student management, motivation, and evaluation.
• Extensive knowledge of evaluation of instruction, curriculum development, program development, and evaluation.
• Thorough knowledge of the appropriate field of study.
• Thorough knowledge of counseling and advising techniques.
• Effective human relations and communication skills.
• Skill in public speaking and report writing.
• Ability to apply general principles to specific conditions.
• Ability to follow written and oral procedures and instructions.
• Ability to work effectively with people.