Adjunct Lecturer in History

Position Number : P0089W

Position Title :

Adjunct Lecturer in History

Unit Mission Statement :

The Department of Historys dedicated faculty and distinctive history give it a unique character among public institutions, and create a learning environment that fosters close interaction among students and professors. The Department of Historys faculty members have areas of expertise ranging across the globe, and covering the entire period from the ancient world to the dawn of the twenty-first century.

Position Summary :

The Harrison Ruffin Tyler Department of History at William & Mary is recruiting a pool of persons for possible part-time adjunct teaching positions. This pool will remain open for additional needs that arise. This pool will be accessed ONLY when an opening arises. Your credentials will remain active as long as the pool position is available but no more than one year. After one year, if you are still interested, you must reapply to the current adjunct pool.

Required Qualifications :

A Masters degree in History or a closely related field is required.

Preferred Qualifications :

A Ph.D. History or ABD in History or a related field is preferred at the time the candidate begins the appointment, May or June for summer classes, August 10 for fall or January 10 for spring start date. Previous academic teaching experience is desirable.

Conditions of Employment :

This is a restricted position, subject to the continued availability of funding. This position may require additional hours beyond the typical work week, including occasional overnight and weekend work as needed to meet the business needs of the operation. All hourly employees are subject to the limitations of the Virginia Manpower Control Program and total hours worked may not exceed, on average, 29 hours per week, over the course of a twelve-month period beginning May 1 each year. Arts & Sciences total adjunct work hours for part-time employment from May 1 through April 30 may not exceed 1500 which equates up to 14 credit hours for Fall / Spring and up to 6 for Summer, not to exceed 18 credit hours for the year.

Department : 3KD410 History Dept

Location : William & Mary

Job Open Date : 03 / 26 / 2025

Review Begin Date : 04 / 28 / 2025

Job Close Date : 06 / 30 / 2026

Open Until Filled : No

Employment Category :

Adjunct

Special Application Instructions :

Applicants must apply online at https : / / jobs.wm.edu. Submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, a statement of teaching interests, a statement of research interests. Candidates are encouraged to reflect on their past experiences or future plans to foster a welcoming climate for learners / scholars in History in any of the aforementioned required documents. You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference. Review of applications is ongoing.

Background Check Statement :

William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

EEO Statement :

EEO is the Law. Applicants can learn more about William & Marys status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the Know Your Rights poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. https : / / www.eeoc.gov / know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal

Benefits Summary Statement :

N / A