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Adjunct Faculty - History and Foreign Languages (Spring 2025)
Job no : 497130
Work type : Adjunct
Location : Jacksonville, AL (Main Campus)
Categories : Faculty
Jacksonville State University
Adjunct Faculty
History and Foreign Languages
Job Summary
The Department of History and Foreign Languages seeks Adjunct Faculty to teach survey(s) of U.S., World, or Western Civilization history, and conduct weekly office hours. Courses are taught in person, hybrid, and / or online.
Applicants must have a minimum of a master's degree in a field appropriate to the discipline with at least 18 hours completed in graduate-level courses. Transcripts submitted with the application must show these minimum qualifications.
The adjunct faculty member will be responsible for lectures, attendance, exams, grading and meeting university deadlines.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in history, or training and experience in the field to be qualified to teach specific courses.
- Experience with in-person, hybrid, or online instruction
Preferred Qualifications
Required Application Documents
Department Information
History courses cover a vast range array of periods and geographic areas, from the ancient era to the twenty-first-century U.S., from modern China to modern Mexico, from colonial America to the Middle East. They explore a wide variety of themes and issues, including global and regional history; the study of gender and identity; science and medicine; music and visual culture; diaspora and ethnicity; class and culture; war, violence, and peace. History offers a B.A. degree and an minor that compliments any major.
The Foreign Languages program develops student competencies in the languages, literature, and cultures of these language communities. Introductory language courses are complemented by deeper studies, providing opportunities to develop more specific interests of students of literature and culture, including film studies. Students can earn a B.A. in Foreign Languages, with a concentration in Spanish or French. The program offers Minors in French and Spanish.
About JSU
Founded in 1883, Jacksonville State University is a learning-centered university in Jacksonville, Alabama, whose mission is to provide distinctive educational, cultural and social experiences for a diverse student population.
Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, approximately midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, JSU is home to more than 9,600 students representing 61 countries. As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their educational, career and personal goals. As an academic institution, it seeks to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement. As a public, comprehensive university, it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals, Core Values and Strategies to fulfill this Mission, go to http : / / www.jsu.edu / president / strategic_planning.html
Academically JSU offers 101 academic programs and concentrations, including bachelor's, master's, post-baccalaureate, doctoral and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education. More than 40 online programs are offered. The University features six colleges on its 459-acre campus - Arts, Humanities, and Sciences; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations, a reflection of their quality and JSU's commitment to excellence.
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Equal Employment Opportunity : JSU is an Equal Employment, Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Advertised : Jul 11 2024 Central Daylight Time
Applications close : May 30 2025 Central Daylight Time
