Part-Time Instructor, European History

Part-Time Instructor, European History The Department of History at Hanover College invites applications for the position of Part-time Instructor in European history for the fall of 2026. The successful candidate will teach two courses: HIS 171 World Civilizations to 1500, and HIS 217 The West: 1800 to the Present. (His 171 is writing intensive, with enrollment capped at 16.) Qualifications include at least a master's degree in an appropriate field (terminal degree or ABD preferred) and relevant experience teaching at the college level.

Compensation is $6,000 per 14-week course. An additional stipend is available for individuals commuting over 40 miles.

To Apply

For best consideration, submit application materials by April 15. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter, cv, the names and contact information for three references, and a teaching philosophy statement. Questions can be directed to Dr. Sarah McNair Vosmeier, History Department Chair, Hanover College at vosm@hanover.edu.

About Hanover College

Hanover College is a premier, nationally recognized liberal arts institution that has core strengths in the natural and life sciences, education, and business. Founded in 1827, Hanover is Indiana's oldest private, four-year college and sits on a beautiful 650-acre campus overlooking the Ohio River. Hanover's 1200 undergraduate and graduate students participate in a distinctive intellectual, challenging, and supportive community whose members value transformative learning, meaningful service, and lifelong inquiry. The College's students are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning and lives and nurtured to develop each individual's unique abilities to their highest level. Hanover is situated just west of historic Madison, Indiana. Once a major river port for the state, Madison (population 12,000) has maintained its sense of nineteenth-century heritage with 133 city blocks on the National Register of Historic Places, making it the state's largest historic district. In 2024, Historic Madison Indiana was named #1 Small Town in the Midwest by USA Today 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards.

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