Adjunct, History

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Salve Regina University, ranked as one of the most transformativecolleges in the United States by Money Magazine, is a comprehensive

Catholic University located in the scenic coastal community of Newport, Rhode Island. The University's commitment to academic success and personal discovery extends beyond its historic campusinto a dynamic world where the application of higher thinking andskill are most valued. Salve Regina offers bachelor's and master'sdegree programs, graduate certificates, and doctoral programs inhumanities, international relations and nursing. Enrollmentincludes more than 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students from across the U.S. and around the world.

CONTRACT TYPE:
Semester based.

The Department of History is seeking adjunct faculty to teach sections of HIS 113: U.S. History to 1877 and HIS 114: U.S. History since 1877. Courses will be held in-person on our campus in Newport, RI.

HIS 113:
History of the United States to 1877 (3 Credits)

This survey course covers political, social, religious, economic and cultural trends in America from the Jamestown settlement in1607 through the Civil War and Reconstruction. Topics include the development of slavery, concepts of religious freedom,industrialization and westward expansion. Special attention is paidto the role Newport played in the Colonial and Revolutionaryperiod.

HIS 114:
History of the United States since 1877 (3 Credits)

This survey course covers political, social, religious, economic and cultural trends in America from the end of Reconstructionthrough the end of the Cold War. Topics include America's rise as aworld power, Progressivism, the women's movement and the civil rights movement. Special attention is paid to the role that Newportplayed during the Gilded Age.

Required :

• A minimum of a master's degree in history, along with college-level teaching experience
• Teach in-person, on-campus classes at the scheduled classtimes
• Prepare, proctor and grade examinations
• Grade and return student assignments, examinations, etc. in atimely manner
• Provide a course syllabus at the start of the semester usingthe Simple Syllabus program
• Basic use of the Canvas learning management system to disseminate syllabus, and other course material to students. (Helpusing this system is available, if needed.)
• Hold weekly office hours (1 hour minimum)
• Use Salve email (i.e., ) to send and receive officialemail correspondence with students, staff, and administrators.

Preferred :

• Ph.D. in history strongly preferred

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