Job Description

TITLE: Adjunct History

DEPARTMENT: School of Behavioral & Social Sciences

REPORTS TO: Chair, School of Behavioral and Social Sciences

EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part-time

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

Adjunct Instructor or Adjunct Professor (non-tenure track) in History, with a minimum qualification of a Master’s Degree (18 credit hours in a History content area) in the field from an accredited institution, and commitment to teaching in a Historical Black College and University (HBCU) undergraduate liberal arts college with specialization in African American History preferred.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Teaching History Program courses as defined by the Faculty Handbook.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Duties include but not limited to: teach 1-2 introductory general education course in African American History, plus upper level courses in History, in various formats including face to face, hybrid and online modes.

OTHER DUTIES: Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicants must submit a letter of application including graduate transcript(s), curriculum vitae, and three current letters of recommendation indicating teaching philosophy and adaptability to course modalities. Applicants will be accepted immediately until the position is filled.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

• Master Degree in History

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: This position does not have any supervisory responsibility.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position requires working in an office and/or classroom setting.

Internal Candidates are Encouraged to Apply

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.