Adjunct - World History

Utah Valley University -
Orem, UT

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Job Details

5 days ago

Benefits

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

Academic institution experience
Master's degree
University teaching experience
Experience teaching history
University experience

Full Job Description

Position Announcement

The Department of History and Political Science at Utah Valley University invites applications for an adjunct instructor in World History beginning August 2026.

Utah Valley University is an open-enrollment state university that strongly emphasizes teaching and is a nationally recognized institution for high impact pedagogy. UVU serves approximately 45,000 students and is located on the western front of the Wasatch Mountains in Orem, Utah, 40 miles south of Salt Lake City.

Questions should be directed to Dr. Mark Lentz, Chair, World Instructor Search Committee, Department of History and Political Science, Utah Valley University, 800 West University Parkway, Orem, UT 84058.

Summary of Responsibilities

The successful candidate will perform some or all of the following duties:

Design and teach courses in World History.
Plans, prepares, and follows an approved course of study that includes measurable objectives for each course taught.
Prepares instructional materials (course outlines, syllabi, exams, mock-ups, visual aids, and instruction sheets) as necessary.
Instructs, manages, and supervises individual and groups in classrooms and laboratories through using appropriate teaching methods.
Evaluates instruction and learning by means of appropriate testing methods.
Maintains a student-oriented approach to education.
Recommends students for advancement and graduation.
Maintains and submits accurate and current reports and records involving student accountability, attendance, performance, and follow-up.
Coordinates cooperative work experience programs and students as assigned.
Assists counselors, department chairperson and or program coordinator, faculty, and department staff in maintaining an effective program.
Thoroughly familiar with the academic freedom and professional responsibility statement and adheres to these policies.
Maintains desirable and safe laboratory and classroom conditions.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in History, or a closely related field required.
Candidates must have experience teaching in a university setting.
The successful candidate must have the ability to teach World History surveys.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. in History preferred.

Documents Needed to Apply
Required:

Resume
Cover Letter
Teaching Philosophy
Transcripts
SRI/Student Rating of Instruction

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Extensive knowledge of subject matter and course content of classes to be taught, instructional strategies and techniques.
Extensive knowledge of student management, motivation, and evaluation.
Extensive knowledge of evaluation of instruction, curriculum development, program development and evaluation.
Thorough knowledge of the appropriate field of study.
Thorough knowledge of counseling and advising techniques.
Effective human relations skills and communication techniques.
Skill in public speaking and report writing.
Ability to apply effectively general principles to specific conditions.
Ability to follow written and oral procedures and instructions.
Ability to work effectively with people.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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