Part-Time Lecturer/Adjunct History (Pool)

Job Description Summary

The budgeted salary for this position is typically $1,000 per credit hour.

This position is ineligible for health, dental, and life insurance benefits through Chicago State University.


Chicago State University (CSU), is the oldest public university in the Chicago metropolitan area. Chicago State University is Illinois’ only four-year U.S. Department of Education-designated Predominantly Black Institution (PBI). CSU serves over 1,500 undergraduate students and nearly 900 graduate students. The university is a nationally accredited university with five colleges in Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Health Sciences and Pharmacy and proudly supports a diverse and non-traditional student population that hails from 28 countries and 36 states.

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The CSU History Program invites applications for a part-time, non-tenure track lecturer for undergraduate courses in history. Primary duties include teaching 1 or 2 classes during a 4.5 month semester. Faculty members are expected to teach, develop syllabi and teaching materials related to courses taught, and hold regular office hours. Faculty are hired, evaluated, and retained on the basis of conditions covered in the Union Contract. Required Education MA in history or related field is required(Ph.D. in history or ABD status in history program preferred). Degree must be from an accredited institution. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to work effectively with students of various ages and of differing competencies and non-traditional backgrounds. Preferred Qualifications Experience in teaching college courses, an ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population, strong organizational skills, and experience using instructional technology. Posting Information Open Date 02/21/2025 Close Date 06/30/2025 Pass Message Fail Message Special Instructions to Applicants