Adjunct Instructor (History)

Job Title

Adjunct Instructor (History)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Division of Social Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Brailsford College of Arts and Sciences at Prairie View A&M University invites applications for a position at the rank of Adjunct Instructor of History within the Division of Social Sciences. The Division seeks candidates who are committed to excellence in teaching, professional development, and service to the University.  This appointment begins spring 2022. 

Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate history courses, especially those required in the University Core Area.

• Provide committee services to the division, the college and the university;

• Engage in professional development activities, including serving in roles that advance the candidate’s standing with professional organizations and with the community at large.

• Keep records, post grades (mid-term & final), submit attendance reporting, and mentor/advise students.

• Attend University-sponsored activities, such as general student assembly, student recruitment fairs, graduation convocations, and the like.

• Perform other duties as assigned by division head.

Required Education & Experience:

• Master’s in History or a closely related  field from an accredited institution.

• More than one year of experience teaching history courses at the college level.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

• Admissions functions of higher education.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to teach online courses, using the various modes of delivery that the university requires.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in History or a closely related field from an accredited institution is preferred.

Job Posting Close Date:

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.  Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or [email protected] should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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