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
Duration
Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis
Benefits Eligible
No
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.
Benefits at UTA
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our
employees at the University.
To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have
created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation
package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you
are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and
paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total
value of your benefits, please click on the following link:
https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php
CBC Requirement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct
a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final
consideration for employment with the University.
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
Department Information
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.
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 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.
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
[email protected]
.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
2
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 ( [email protected] ) and Julie Hazzard
( [email protected]
)
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
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