Adjunct - History Department

Position: Adjunct Hiring Pool - History Department
POSITION TITLE:

Adjunct Hiring Pool - History Department

COMPENSATION RANGE: 1,080.00 - 1,590.00 per credit hour

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION:
Faculty

Department:
History

TARGET HIRE DATE: 8/17/2026

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 2026 - Summer 2027.

This pool expires 05/31/2027. Applicants wishing to remain in this pool past 05/31/2027, 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 Qualifications:

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).

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.

About UNC

The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC's commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. Recognized as a top university for social mobility, UNC is proud to be a Hispanic Serving Institution and to serve more than 44% of our undergraduates who are the first in their family to attend college.

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