Adjunct Modern U.S. History

Job Description:

Department of History | Fall Semester 2026

The Department of History at McDaniel College seeks part-time adjunct lecturers to teach American History courses from 1865 through the present. Fall 2026 semester courses could include

• America in the Vietnam War
• US in the Cold War Era OR
• Reconstruction

There is the possibility of teaching the Survey Modern US History,  and a second course in spring of 2027. Adjunct lecturers teach one to two course sections per semester.

Responsibilities

• Teach a course that meets for 60 munities three times, 90 minutes twice, or 3 hours once a week
• Coordinate, plan and collaborate with other members of the department on the development of syllabi
• Develop, deliver and grade relevant assignments, discussions, tests and other activities that measure student progress towards course goals
• Evaluate student progress towards specified course objectives and provide timely feedback to students accordingly
• Facilitate classroom and/or online instruction using an appropriate pedagogical framework relevant to course content.
• Maintain accurate, objective and complete grading rosters for all students within assigned courses
• Comply with all related federal, state and local regulatory guidelines including but not limited to FERPA and Title IX
• Submit all grades to the Registrar by the published deadline
• Provide the opportunity during office hours or by special appointment for students to consult or to review the results of tests, papers, and other requirements
• Treat grades and other student records with confidentiality and in accord with state and federal law

Requirements:

Qualifications

• PhD (or ABD) in History or a related field
• A record of successful teaching at the college-level
• Demonstrated application of current best practices in teaching methodology to foster oral and written communication in an interactive and engaging way, including the integration of technology in the classroom
• The ability and willingness to provide excellent service and to work in a collegial manner with students, faculty and staff, and other constituencies

Additional Information:

McDaniel College, in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities. McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on the basis of any protected status including protective hairstyle, race, religion, color, ancestry or national origin, disability, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran's status, or any other actual or perceived legally protected characteristics.

Application Instructions:

Please submit your application materials in PDF to Dr. Qin Fang iew starts immediately and continues until the position is filled.

• Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Two Letters of Recommendation