Adjunct Modern U.S. History

Adjunct Modern U.S.

History Category:

Adjunct

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Department:

History & Art History

Locations:

Westminster, MD

Posted:

Mar 13, 2026

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Part-time Position 

ID:

198049

About McDaniel College:

McDaniel College is a four-year, independent college of the liberal arts and sciences offering over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. One of the original "Colleges That Change Lives," McDaniel emphasizes experiential learning and student-faculty collaboration to develop the unique potential in every student. Represented by the Green Terror, over 20 athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division III Centennial Conference. A student-centered community of 1,600 undergraduates and 1,400 graduate students offers access to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., plus a European campus in Budapest, Hungary. At McDaniel College we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403B retirement accounts, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid maternity and parental leave. For more information about the college's benefits, please click here to review the 2026 benefits guidebook and click here to view 2026 premium rates. The adjunct lecturer salary range per 3 or 4 credit course is $3,654.05 - $4,019.22 depending on highest degree earned. Click here to see how McDaniel College employees impact the lives of students.

Job Description:

Department of History | Fall Semester 2026 The Department of History at McDaniel College seeks a part-time, one-semester adjunct position in Modern U.S. History (from Reconstruction to the 21st Century) for the Fall 2026 semester. The successful applicant will be responsible for teaching "

HIS 1185

America in the Vietnam War" and "

HIS 2229

US in the Cold War Era." Responsibilities Teach a course that meets for 60 munities three times, 90 minutes twice, or 3 hours once a week Coordinate, plan and collaborate with other members of the department on the development of syllabi Develop, deliver and grade relevant assignments, discussions, tests and other activities that measure student progress towards course goals Evaluate student progress towards specified course objectives and provide timely feedback to students accordingly Facilitate classroom and/or online instruction using an appropriate pedagogical framework relevant to course content. Maintain accurate, objective and complete grading rosters for all students within assigned courses Comply with all related federal, state and local regulatory guidelines including but not limited to FERPA and Title IX Submit all grades to the Registrar by the published deadline Provide the opportunity during office hours or by special appointment for students to consult or to review the results of tests, papers, and other requirements Treat grades and other student records with confidentiality and in accord with state and federal law

Requirements:

Qualifications PhD (or ABD) in History or a related field A record of successful teaching at the college-level Demonstrated application of current best practices in teaching methodology to foster oral and written communication in an interactive and engaging way, including the integration of technology in the classroom The ability and willingness to provide excellent service and to work in a collegial manner with students, faculty and staff, and other constituencies

Additional Information:

McDaniel College, in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities. McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on the basis of any protected status including protective hairstyle, race, religion, color, ancestry or national origin, disability, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran's status, or any other actual or perceived legally protected characteristics.

Application Instructions:

Please submit your application materials in PDF to Dr. Qin Fang at qfang@mcdaniel.edu. Review starts immediately and continues until the position is filled. Letter of Interest Curriculum Vitae Statement of Teaching Philosophy Two Letters of Recommendation