Part-time Instructional
University of North Dakota
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Salary
$1,053 / MONTH
Quick overview
The instructor will teach at least one online, asynchronous section of an ancient and medieval history course per semester. They will contribute to the History program by delivering introductory courses in these fields.
Requirements summary
A master's degree in History or a relevant field is required, along with a successful criminal background check. A Ph.D. and prior experience in undergraduate or online asynchronous teaching are preferred.
Job description
- Salary/Position classification
- $1,052.89 per 3-credit course monthly
- 8.01 hours per week
- 100% Remote Work Availability: No
- Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): Yes
Purpose of position
The Department of History and American Studies seeks a part-time instructor to teach at least one online, asynchronous section per semester of an ancient and medieval history course.
Duties & Responsibilities
The successful candidate will contribute to the History program through teaching introductory ancient and medieval history.
Required Competencies
- Demonstrated ability to situate pre-1500 AD Mediterranean, Near Eastern, and European history within its global context
- Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and students
- Ability to work with and engage diverse students and colleagues within and outside the Department of History & American Indian Studies.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to teach, inspire, and mentor students.
- Minimum requirements
- Earned master’s degree in History or relevant field
- Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Earned Ph.D. in History
- Experience teaching at the undergraduate level
- Experience teaching online, asynchronous course(s)
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant history content
- Experience or knowledge of history pedagogy
- Demonstrated teaching excellence
TO APPLY
For full consideration, applications must be received by 11
- 55pm of application closing date and include the following materials:
- Letter of application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Evidence of teaching excellence (recommendation directly addressing teaching, peer observations, teaching award nominations, student evaluations, etc.)
- Names of two references with contact information
- Unofficial transcripts. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts upon hire.
Questions can be directed to the Department Chair, Cynthia Prescott at cynthia.prescott@und.edu.
