Part-time Instructional, United States History

Salary/Position Classification

• $4,738 contract, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 8.01 hours per week
• This position will work onsite.

Purpose Of Position

The Department of History and American Studies seeks a part-time instructor to teach introductory US History courses in person to begin January 1, 2026.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will contribute to the History program through teaching introductory United States history (History 104: US Since 1877).

Required Competencies

• Demonstrated knowledge of United States history.
• 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

• Experience teaching and/or advising college students
• Experience or knowledge of history pedagogy
• Demonstrated teaching excellence

To Apply

• For full consideration, applications must be received by 11:55pm of 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.