Adjunct Instructor, History

Department: Humanities and Social Sciences Position Summary: Oregon Tech is accepting applications for History undergraduate Adjunct Instructors for the Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) Department. The Humanities and Social Sciences Department is recruiting a pool of adjunct instructors for possible part-time teaching positions to support the department's General Education courses. Specifically, the department seeks adjunct instructors to teach: Intro to History, History of Medicine, History of Energy, Globalization, among others. Teaching Modality: Appointments may include courses offered on-line, in-person on-campus, hybrid, or related clinic or lab; or in an alternative format responsive to state and local requirements. Location: The primary campus locations include the Klamath Falls campus, the Portland-Metro campus (located in Wilsonville, OR), and online. Teaching may be conducted remotely/online, within the United States. Interested candidates should apply to the posting through the posting on the Oregon Tech Job Board, and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a list of three references with contact information. In your cover letter, please specify those areas or courses that you are qualified to offer and would be interested in teaching. This pool will be accessed only when an opening or need arises. Your credentials will remain active as long as the pool position is available but no more than two years. After two years, if you are still interested, you must reapply to the most current adjunct pool. Additional Requirement: • Master's Degree or higher in History or related field. • Experience teaching at the college level. • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis at the time of hire; this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or other employment-based immigration support. Preferred Requirements: • Experience using Canvas or a similar Learning Management System (e.g., Blackboard). • Experience using virtual meeting and collaboration tools for teaching, such as Zoom, Skype, and Microsoft Teams. Application Screening Begins: 08/08/2025 Special Instructions to Applicant: This pool will be accessed only when an opening or need arises. Your credentials will remain active as long as the pool position is available but no more than two years. After two years, if you are still interested, you must reapply to the most current adjunct pool. Interested parties should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a list of three references with contact information (phone & email). In your cover letter, please specify those areas or courses that you are qualified to offer and would be interested in teaching. Required Documents • Cover Letter • Curriculum Vitae • Professional References List Optional Documents • Transcripts (Unofficial) • License/Certification • Other Document Oregon Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Oregon Tech's Office of Human Resource at 541-885-1028 or [email protected]. Please use the subject line: History Adjunct Pool. For additional information, please contact the Chair of the Department, Dr. Kyle Chapman, [email protected] Background/Pre-Employment Check: Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory background check, motor vehicle check, physical abilities check, and/or any other conditions of employment contained in the vacancy announcement. AA/EEO Statement: Oregon Tech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring, or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion or creed, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis in law. Oregon Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Human Resource at 541-885-1028 or [email protected]. Apply tot his job