Adjunct Faculty, History

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Adjunct Faculty, History

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by SEIU, Local 500, and the terms and conditions of employment will be governed by the terms of a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the University and the SEIU that is now being negotiated.

This is a posting for those interested in being included in the applicant pool for this position. There is no guarantee that the University is actively hiring for an open position at this time. Should a position be available, and a review of your qualifications results in a decision to pursue your candidacy, the hiring manager will contact you directly. Your application will remain active in the pool until the posting is closed.

Posting Details

Position Description

Posting Number	201201431P
Position Title	Adjunct Faculty, History
Department	School of Humanities & Social Sciences: History
Position Summary	Adjunct faculty at Stevenson University will engage in teaching activities in accordance with the University’s faculty workload policies. Teaching responsibilities will include teaching courses in the Department of English and Humanities.
Education/Experience	Master’s degree in History, a strong commitment to quality teaching, and two years of college level teaching experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ph.D. degree preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Ability	Knowledge of US and World History. Demonstrated teaching ability in Maryland history. Demonstrated teaching ability in the application of philosophy to everyday life. Ability to instruct students of varying preparation and abilities. Excellent interpersonal and cultural competency skills and demonstrated ability to communicate professionally with diverse constituencies. Ability to create inclusive learning experiences that will help graduate and/or undergraduate students to develop professionally, intellectually, and socially. Ability to work with students of diverse backgrounds and practice inclusive pedagogy. Demonstrated student-centered approach to teaching, and a commitment to student achievement. Ability to assess student performance and learning. Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook. Familiarity with educational assessment practices Commitment to integrity, excellence, learning, and community. Experience working with Blackboard or a similar learning management system. Well-developed organizational, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines. Ability to work effectively with colleagues. Ability to travel between campuses. Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed.
Physical Requirements	Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, keyboarding, and repetitive motions. Close visual acuity. Position requires sitting and standing for extended periods of time and the ability to speak clearly and effectively for an extended period of time. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
Essential Functions	Engage in instructional activity totaling no more than 18 contact hours per academic year (August through May), with no more than 9 contact hours taught in an individual semester. Teaching responsibilities include time spent in the classroom, laboratory, or hybrid or online courses and in immediate preparation for them; maintaining competence in subjects being taught; preparing teaching materials; conferring with students on course materials; directing individual and group studies; reviewing written examinations and papers; evaluating presentations and projects; providing academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities. Other responsibilities include writing syllabi; reading and responding to emails promptly; grading course work within a time frame that enables the student to incorporate feedback on their next assignment; timely submission of mid-term and final grades, attendance verification, academic alerts, and other reports as requested; and alerting appropriate university personnel to student problems on a timely basis. Complete training or professional development as required by the University. Collegiality, as well as professional and ethical conduct, enhances teaching, learning and the general reputation of all persons in the academy. Therefore, all faculty members are expected to serve in a collegial fashion and in accordance with professional and ethical principles when dealing with other faculty members, students, administrators, and members of the public. Follow all faculty and program policies outlined by the School and the University. Every faculty member is guaranteed academic freedom in accordance with the statement on academic freedom and responsibilities of faculty members, as set forth in the Stevenson University Policies. Teaching assignments may require teaching day, evening, online or hybrid classes. Meeting classes for the full class time during the scheduled dates and times is expected.
Reports To	Department Chair, English, History & Humanities
Quick Link for Posting	https://stevenson.peopleadmin.com/postings/10508

Posting Information

Number of Available Positions	Varies based on need of the dept.
Work Location	Owings Mills
Position Category	Faculty
Position Type	Adjunct Faculty
Months/Year	Variable, based on courses scheduled to teach
Hrs/Week	Variable, based on # of courses scheduled to teach
Hrs/Year
If scheduled to work less than 12 months, beginning date
Ending Date
FLSA	Exempt
Payroll	Monthly
Hiring Salary Range	Anticipated to be $1,191-$1,389 per credit/contact hour (subject to minimum enrollment)
Benefits	https://www.stevenson.edu/human-resources/benefits/
Recruitment Instructions	Open to All Applicants
Posting Date	06/20/2025
Closing Date/Application Deadline
Open Until Filled	No
EEO Statement	Stevenson University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Please list any courses you have taught at the college level.

   (Open Ended Question)

2. Please indicate the hours you are available to teach courses (i.e.,daytime/evening, specific hours).

   (Open Ended Question)

3. What is the highest level of education attained?
   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associate Degree
   • Bachelor Degree
   • Master Degree
   • ABD
   • Doctorate Degree
4. Please describe your teaching style.

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * I understand that this posting is to create an applicant pool for this position and there is no guarantee that there is an open position at this time. Please keep my application on file until the posting is closed.
   • Yes. I understand and agree.
   • No. I do not want my application to remain in the applicant pool.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

1. Teaching Philosophy
2. Unofficial Transcripts
3. Other Document