History & Geography - Adjunct

About the role

The Department of History and Geography at UCO seeks instructors to teach undergraduate history courses, particularly HIST 1483 U.S. History to 1877 and HIST 1493 U.S. History since 1877. This posting is to create a pool of interested applicants from which the Department may draw as sections become open throughout the current academic year.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate history courses, specifically HIST 1483 U.S. History to 1877 and HIST 1493 U.S. History since 1877.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Evaluate student performance and maintain department and student records in accordance with university policies.
• Collaborate with full- and part-time colleagues and adhere to all policies and procedures outlined in the UCO Faculty and Employee Handbooks.

Requirements

• Possesses at least a master's degree in the field specified in the position announcement (exceptions require Academic Affairs approval).
• Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Master's degree in history, history education, or related field.
• Experience in teaching at the university level preferred, but not required.

Qualifications

• Teaches, advises, and mentors students.
• Evaluates student performance and maintains department and student records in accordance with university policies.
• Adheres to the educational philosophy of the university.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and professional peers.

Skills

• Teaching ability.
• Communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Organizational skills.

Benefits

Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Pay

Details on pay will be provided in the interview process.

Schedule

Details on schedule will be provided in the interview process.

Application Requirements

• Letter of interest.
• CV.
• Graduate-level transcripts.