Adjunct Hiring Pool - History Department

POSITION TITLE: Adjunct Hiring Pool - History Department

COMPENSATION RANGE: 1,080.00 - 1,300.00 per credit hour

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Faculty

TARGET HIRE DATE: 8/19/2024

BENEFITS: UNC's Career Hub

This is an open pool posting and applicants will be contacted only if a suitable position becomes available. Pool may be used to fill vacancies for the Fall 2024 - Summer 2025.

This pool expires 05/31/2025. Applicants wishing to remain in this pool past 05/31/2025, must reapply at that time.

Position Summary:

Temporary, part-time adjunct faculty in the Department of History. Online teaching opportunities may be available in the Department of History. Candidates must be available to teach face-to-face, not remotely.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in history or a Master's Degree with at least 18 credits of graduate history course work. Commitment to quality instruction at the college level is essential.

Preferred Requirements:

Doctorate in history. Past record of successful college-level teaching experience in history.

For online teaching, one or more semesters' worth of online teaching experience. Experience using the Canvas platform and with courses that have received Quality Matters approval is advantageous.

Contact:

Aaron Haberman, Professor and Chair, University of Northern Colorado (aaron.haberman@unco.edu).

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Interested applicants must submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, a list of three professional references with contact information, and copies of unofficial transcripts clearly indicating the highest degree conferred. Please note that official transcripts will be required within 30 days of hire. References may be contacted during the review process and/or at the time of hire.

Being accepted into the hiring pool is not a guarantee of future employment. The Department of History maintains a pool of qualified applicants who may be contacted prior to each semester regarding staffing vacancies. If approved for this hiring pool, you will be asked to renew your position on an annual basis during the spring semester.

Benefits:

Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position.

Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.

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AAEO Employer

The University of Northern Colorado is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to a culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body.

The University will not engage in unlawful discrimination in employment or educational services against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

It is the University's policy to prohibit discrimination in employment or educational services on the basis of sexual orientation or political affiliation. The University will likewise take affirmative action to ensure that student applicants and enrolled students are treated during the enrollment at the University without regard to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. Such affirmative action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff, retirement, or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Furthermore, the University will post in conspicuous places, notice setting forth the provisions of this University's Equal Opportunity Policy.

Federal regulations require that the University of Northern Colorado retain all documents submitted by applicants. Materials will not be returned or copied for applicants.

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.

This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.

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