History Adjuncts (2022 - 2023)

Established in 1887 as a school for the education of American Indians, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke serves a distinctly diverse student body and encourages inclusion and appreciation of the values of all people. Located in the heart of Pembroke, N.C., UNCP boasts an enrollment of 8,200 in 41 undergraduate and 18 graduate programs and offers a personalized learning environment where faculty and staff are dedicated to engaged scholarship, high academic standards, creative activity and public service. Spread over 281 acres, the campus offers a sense of community and belonging-–a place where faculty and staff feel supported, take pride in the university’s mission, and are devoted to excellence in teaching, learning and research, and to developing leaders who make a difference in their communities

The Department of History seeks part-time or adjunct faculty to teach courses in the following general education subject areas: American Civilizations to 1877, American Civilizations since 1877, African American History since 1500, American Indian History to 1865, American Indian History since 1865, World Civilizations to 1500, and/or World Civilizations since 1500.
 
Interested applicants should submit an online application, cover letter, and curriculum vitae through the UNCP Online Employment System (http://jobs.uncp.edu). Please indicate in your cover letter if you are interested in in-person or online classes (or both). Be sure to describe graduate coursework, research, and/or teaching experience most relevant to the course content you are seeking to teach.
 
Adjunct positions are especially suited for potential faculty who possess terminal degrees in History or have a minimum of 18 hours of approved graduate course work in relevant fields of History. Excellence in teaching and learning conducted within a rigorous and stimulating environment is an important core value of The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. The History Department has a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and part-time faculty are expected to exhibit and maintain campus and department standards. 
 
Work Location: Main campus of UNCP and designated off-campus sites 

Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:  Applicants must have a Ph.D. in History or a Master’s Degree in History or a related field that includes a minimum of 18 hours of graduate work in History. All degrees must come from accredited institutions. Strong consideration will be afforded to candidates who exhibit a demonstrated record of professional experience and success in undergraduate teaching. For positions that may include online teaching, candidates are expected to demonstrate an ability to successfully structure and implement a distance-education based course.  Prefer prior experience teaching in higher education.

Special Instructions to Applicants:  This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process. 

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.