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Adjunct Professor - History Department
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Position Number: 5407240
Location: San Francisco, CA
Position Type: Liberal Arts - History

Adjunct Professor - History Department
University of San Francisco

R0006906
USF Hilltop Campus

Job Title:
Adjunct Professor - History Department

Job Summary:
The History Department at the University of San Francisco invites applications for a pool of qualified, temporary, part-time instructors to teach on-site, in-person classes for our program.

Full Job Description:
This position seeks candidates from the field of History who can teach undergraduate, 100-level survey classes in multiple fields. A list of survey courses taught in our program is available in our course catalog and includes:
HIST 110 - European Civilization

HIST 115 - European/U.S. History
HIST 120 - History of the U.S.

HIST 125 - African American History

HIST 126 - Asian American History
HIST 127 - Women in US History

HIST 128 - Ideal of Citizenship
HIST 130 - East Asian Civilizations
HIST 135 - Indian Civilizations

HIST 140 - Latin American Perspectives

HIST 150 - Modern African History

HIST 160 - World History

The number of these temporary, part-time, non-tenure track, academic positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the program. Appointments are offered on a course-by-course basis, and appointment length is based upon course section schedule(s). Appointments may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance.

The academic calendar, including dates for our teaching semesters, are here. Part time faculty at USF are unionized and benefits are listed on the USF Part Time Faculty Association's website here.

Minimum Qualifications

PhD in History(or ABD)
Experience teaching broad surveys capped at 40 students in a university environment.
Experience in course development, including creating course objectives and assignments.
Commitment to support the mission of the University of San Francisco.
Willingness to work with diverse student needs.
Effective verbal/written communication and presentation skills.
Ability to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information.

Submission instructions
All applicants are required to include the following:
1. Curriculum Vitae (PDF)
2. Cover letter (PDF) including: interests, qualification, and teaching philosophy.
Application materials and questions can be addressed to history@usfca.edu

Full-Time/Part-Time:
Part time

Pay Rate:
Salary

Salary Range :
$2,101 per unit

To apply, visit https://usfca.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/USF_Adjunct/job/USF-Hilltop-Campus/Adjunct-Professor---History-Department_R0006906.

The University of San Francisco is located in the heart of one of the worlds most innovative and diverse cities, and is home to a vibrant academic community of students and faculty who achieve excellence in their fields. Its diverse student body enjoys direct access to faculty, small classes and outstanding opportunities in the city itself. USF is San Francisco's first university, and its Jesuit Catholic mission helps ignite a students passion for social justice and a desire to "Change the World From Here." For more information, visit http://www.usfca.edu.