Adjunct Instructor, Dept. of History: Intro to Non-Western History
This is a part-time (one course per semester) position to teach an introductory (100-level) course, History 103: Introduction to Non-Western History (topic to be determined based upon the specialty of the instructor). The adjunct instructor of History 103 will teach in person at Virginia Wesleyan University beginning in the spring of 2024. The course is usually capped at 20, and it usually blends some lectures with a seminar style. Preference will be given to candidates who have several years of teaching experience at the college level with a diverse population. Interested candidates should send their resume/CV to the Department Chair of History, Richard Bond at rbond@vwu.edu.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Identify a possible chronological, geographical, and/or topical focus for a non-Western History course as part of an application for the position. The department will prioritize applicants who focus the course on peoples, regions, and/or histories that are not exclusively about European and American colonization.
- Prepare syllabi that meet the VWU syllabus guidelines and provide these to students on the first day of class. Syllabi should also be provided to department chairs.
- Be on time and prepared for class sessions and grade, provide feedback, and return assignments within a reasonable time period.
- Communicate with students via office hours and email.
- Submit mid-term reports, final grades, and C- reports per guidelines provided by the University Registrar.
- Comply with FERPA regulations.
- Coordinate with Campus support services as needed to support students.
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in History or a related field is required. Terminal degree preferred.
- Teaching experience is preferred.
- Willingness to learn and use Blackboard, the University Learning Management System.
- Strong communication skills.
About Virginia Wesleyan University
Virginia Wesleyan University is Coastal Virginia's premier university of the liberal arts and sciences. Situated on a 300-acre park-like campus in Virginia Beach, the University annually enrolls approximately 1,600 students in undergraduate, graduate, and online programs. Undergraduate degrees include a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Social Work with 42 majors, 32 minors, and 19 pre-professional tracks. Graduate degrees include a Master of Business Administration and Master of Arts in Education. Students thrive in average class sizes of 14 and through the University's experiential learning, high-impact leadership, and career-development programs. An inclusive community dedicated to scholarship and service grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, Virginia Wesleyan University inspires students to build meaningful lives through engagement in Coastal Virginia's dynamic metropolitan region, the nation, and the world.
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