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.
Essential Duties:
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
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.
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 more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas 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. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). 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 one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.