Adjunct Faculty - Department of History

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The Department of History in the Ric Edelman College of Communication, Humanities, and Social Sciences at Rowan University seeks to create a pool of adjunct faculty qualified to teach survey-level courses in Western Civilization, World History, and United States History.

Some of these courses are offered online, but candidates who can teach in-person with morning to afternoon availability are preferred.

Qualifications: M.A. or Ph.D. in History with field of expertise appropriate to the course; college-level teaching experience preferred.

Procedure: Please include a letter of interest and CV in your online application.

Please note:Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States, the University will not sponsor a visa for this position.

In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act
, and in accordance with the current MOA, Rowan University adjuncts are provided with a minimum of $2,225 per credit for all courses taught, with a maximum teaching load of 8 credits per semester and 12 credits in an academic year. Courses will be assigned to instructors by College & Department on an as-needed basis.

The Department of History seeks to create a pool of adjunct faculty qualified to teach survey-level courses in Western Civilization, World History, and United States History.

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