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Adjunct Assistant Professor

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Position Information

Posting Number

F00385P

Position Title

Adjunct Assistant Professor

Department

History

Location

Arlington

Job Family

Faculty

Position Status

Part-time

Rank

Non-Tenured

Work Hours

Open to

External and Internal

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Salary

Duration

Funding expected to continue

Pay Basis

Benefits Eligible

Job Summary

The Department of History in the College of Liberal Arts, the University of Texas at Arlington, is seeking a pool of qualified applicants for possible temporary, part-time faculty teaching assignments. These positions are filled on an as needed basis and are on-going recruitment efforts and involve both online and in-person teaching.

Adjunct pools are open continuously and applicants are contacted/hired year-round for assignments based on college needs.

We are particularly interested in instructors with expertise in the History of Science and/or Technology qualified to teach survey-level courses in Technology and Science in America I or II, standard US History surveys, and/or upper-division courses in their area(s) of. The number of vacancies is dependent upon student enrollment, division needs, and subject to administrative approval. Positions may be available for both campus and online teaching. Applications will not be considered complete until all required documents have been received.

In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States.

University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of approximately 46,000 students, UTA is the largest institution in North Texas and the second largest in the UT System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and as a Texas Tier One institution. In 2021, UTA received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for its deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and No. 1 in Texas for the number of degrees awarded to African American students (Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, 2021). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has the fifth-most ethnically diverse undergraduate population in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is among the top 50 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023), and its approximately 250,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 23 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to the UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Department and College/School Information

The Department of History(https://www.uta.edu/academics/schools-colleges/liberal-arts/departments/history) offers three Bachelor’s degree plans, a minor in Geography, and numerous other minor options at the undergraduate level; at the graduate level, the Department offers M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in History, as well as a graduate certificate in Archival Administration. Along with offering core-compliant courses in geography and US history to students from across the University, we have over 300 majors and over 60 graduate students. Our award-winning faculty offer courses that span the globe and encompass historical eras from the early modern era to our own.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide quality instruction in undergraduate History courses matching the instructor’s background, education, and skills.
Professional and divisional duties, including maintaining office hours, assisting Department with assessment measures and compiling data for signature assignments for core classes.
Use required texts in courses where they are set by the Department of History

Required Qualifications

A PhD in History, History of Science, or Science and Technology Studies (STS), or a related field and evidence of teaching excellence. In certain circumstances, advanced ABD candidates may be accepted.

Preferred Qualifications

Successful teaching experience at the university level in face-to-face and online modalities

Design of upper-division history courses that would appeal to UTA students

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Working Title

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

09/01/2023

Open Date

03/08/2023

Review Start Date

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply applicants should go to http://uta.peopleadmin.com/ and submit the following materials:

List all materials needed for applicants to apply.

Curriculum Vitae (required)
Cover Letter that addresses the required and preferred qualifications (required)
Contact information for three references, including name, relationship, email address, and phone numbers.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions may be addressed to: Stephanie Cole (scole@uta.edu) and Julie Hazzard (Julie.hazzard@uta.edu)

For more information about UTA, please visit: http://www.uta.edu/uta

Requirement Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

Resume or CV

Cover/Interest Letter

Optional Documents

By University of Texas at Arlington

The University of Texas at Arlington is a comprehensive research, teaching, and public service institution whose mission is the advancement of knowledge and the pursuit of excellence.

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Nonprofit

INDUSTRY

Colleges & Universities

TEAM SIZE

5001-10000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Arlington, TX

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