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Job Summary

The Department of History in the College of Liberal Arts, the University of Texas at Arlington, is seeking a pool of qualified applicants for possible temporary, part-time faculty teaching assignments. These positions are filled on an as needed basis and are on-going recruitment efforts and involve both online and in-person teaching.

Adjunct pools are open continuously and applicants are contacted/hired year-round for assignments based on college needs.

We are particularly interested in instructors with expertise in the History of Science and/or Technology qualified to teach survey-level courses in Technology and Science in America I or II, standard US History surveys, and/or upper-division courses in their area(s) of. The number of vacancies is dependent upon student enrollment, division needs, and subject to administrative approval. Positions may be available for both campus and online teaching. Applications will not be considered complete until all required documents have been received.

In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States.

Required Qualifications

A PhD in History, History of Science, or Science and Technology Studies ( STS ), or a related field and evidence of teaching excellence. In certain circumstances, advanced ABD candidates may be accepted.

Preferred Qualifications

Successful teaching experience at the university level in face-to-face and online modalities

Design of upper-division history courses that would appeal to UTA students

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Provide quality instruction in undergraduate History courses matching the instructor’s background, education, and skills.
Professional and divisional duties, including maintaining office hours, assisting Department with assessment measures and compiling data for signature assignments for core classes.
Use required texts in courses where they are set by the Department of History

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