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Adjunct Instructor – U.S. History

Flexible Learning Options & Online Degrees

Job Location:

Columbia, IN - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 7 - 20

Posted: 29 September 2026 (4 days ago)

Application Deadline: 27 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Adjunct Instructor U.S. History
School: Arts & Sciences
Location: Columbia MO
Type: Academic
Pay: $2500 per 16 week course ($833.33 per credit hour) for courses with 7-20 enrollments. Pay rate may vary for low- or high-enrolled courses.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job Summary:
The Department of Humanities at Columbia College seeks an adjunct (part-time) instructor to teach HIST 121: American History to 1877 during the Spring 2027 semester. This is a U.S. history class covering 1877 to the present day. It is an in-seat synchronous general education class taught on our home campus in Columbia Missouri. Classes start on 11 January and this class meets Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays 10:10 to 11:05 a.m.

Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications include a Masters Degree in History with graduate coursework in U.S. history content. College teaching experience preferred. Graduate transcripts must be submitted with application addition please submit an updated CV and an application letter which discusses teaching experience and degree information.

Physical Requirements:The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals seeking accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department without delay. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time talk and hear. The employee is required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop kneel or crawl. Employee must be able to type on a computer keyboard and use a computer monitor on a regular basis.

Work Conditions:The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions; however possible exposure to hazards and physical risks to personal safety may occur while operating certain equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild.

This position is designated by the institution as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). As a CSA you are required to report any information you receive about crimes occurring on or near campus to the Director of Campus Safety.

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Eligibility for employee benefits and perks is determined by employment status. For more information please see offer of employment and assignment to duties is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check. The information may include but is not limited to academic residential achievement performance attendance disciplinary employment history credit history driving history and criminal history of public record.

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