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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State Abington’s Division of Arts and Humanities seeks a Public History instructor for a part-time appointment to begin in January 2026. This is a one-semester, non-tenure track appointment with the possibility of reappointment. Candidates with a student-centered, innovative, and engaging approach to teaching are encouraged to apply. Information about Abington’s public history minor is available here: https://www.abington.psu.edu/academics/history/public-history

Job Duties

• The successful candidate will teach one undergraduate course in public history. There may be an opportunity to teach a second course in history or a related field.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a master’s degree or PhD in history, public history, museum studies, or a related field.
• Professional experience working with public history institutions is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level is strongly preferred.
• Applicants must have the ability to communicate effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse student population.

This role may be appointed at the rank of Adjunct Instructor or Adjunct Professor, depending on the candidate’s academic credentials and relevant experience. The review process will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled. Applicants should submit an electronic dossier (no paper submissions please) including:

• A cover letter
• A curriculum vitae
• A list of courses taught at the college level
• A statement of teaching philosophy

Candidates should be prepared to provide the names, titles, and contact information for three professional references, if requested.

The Abington College of Pennsylvania State University is a four-year college with a diverse student population in the suburb of Abington near Philadelphia. For more information about the college, visit our website at: www.abington.psu.edu. 

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