Open Rank Lecturer or Teaching Assistant Professor - History

About the Department

The History Department is a diverse group of scholars covering many areas of specialization. We pride ourselves on outstanding teaching. We offer small classes that allow a great deal of individual attention. The History major is a place to get a “small college” education in a big state university. The department of thirty professors has about two hundred fifty majors in three undergraduate programs—the Bachelor of Arts, the Bachelor of Arts with a Teacher Education Concentration, the Bachelor of Arts with a Legal History Concentration, and the Bachelor of Sciences. All programs offer a great deal of student choice in courses and electives, allowing the pursuit of either a broad educational experience or a focused study. Our 80 student graduate program offers three distinct degrees: the M.A. in History, the M.A. in Public History, and the Ph.D. in Public History.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education and Experience:
  • Lecturer: Requires master’s degree, an equivalent degree, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Teaching Assistant Professor: Requires doctor’s degree, an equivalent degree, or equivalent professional experience.
• Other Required Qualifications: Strong commitment to excellence in teaching is expected.
• Preferred Qualifications: PhD in History or related field.
• Required License(s) or Certification(s): N/A
• Valid NC Driver's License required: No
• Commercial Driver's License required: No

Essential Job Duties

The History Department is seeking applicants to teach as either a non-tenure track Lecturer or Teaching Assistant Professor, based on credentials and qualifications. In this role, you will help shape the student learning experience by planning, preparing, delivering, and evaluating instruction that fosters engagement, curiosity, and academic success. You will have the opportunity to design and teach your own course syllabi, bringing your expertise, scholarly perspective, and teaching strengths into the classroom while aligning with program goals. Teaching assignments may include day, evening, or weekend sections, depending on instructional needs, offering flexibility and variety in scheduling. Appointments may be offered on a per-course, short-term, and/or part-time basis for the 2026–2027 academic year, with the possibility of renewal based on departmental needs and performance. This is a pooled recruitment maintained to meet future instructional demand. All appointments are temporary and part-time, with opportunities that may arise throughout the 2026–2027 academic year.

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date: 04/14/2026
Anticipated Close Date: This is a pooled position we are actively recruiting for therefore applications will remain on file for one year should openings arise in subsequent semesters.
Special Instructions to Applicants: In addition to your application, please submit the following required documents: Curriculum vita/resume, Cover letter describing teaching experience and teaching philosophy, Contact information for references.