Adjunct, History

Category: Academic / Faculty Subscribe: New Job Alerts RSS Job Feed Department: History Locations: Newport, RI Posted: Sep 16, 2026 Closes: Open Until Filled Type: Part-time Position ID: 204892 Share About Salve Regina University: Salve Regina University, ranked as one of the most transformative colleges in the United States by Money Magazine, is a comprehensive Catholic University located in the scenic coastal community of Newport, Rhode Island. The University's commitment to academic success and personal discovery extends beyond its historic campus into a dynamic world where the application of higher thinking and skill are most valued. Salve Regina offers bachelor's and master's degree programs, graduate certificates, and doctoral programs in humanities, international relations and nursing. Enrollment includes more than 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students from across the U.S. and around the world.

Job Description

CONTRACT TYPE: Semester based.

Job Description

The Department of History is seeking adjunct faculty to teach sections of HIS 113: U.S. History to 1877 and HIS 114: U.S. History since 1877. Courses will be held in-person on our campus in Newport, RI.

HIS 113: History of the United States to 1877 (3 Credits) This survey course covers political, social, religious, economic and cultural trends in America from the Jamestown settlement in 1607 through the Civil War and Reconstruction. Topics include the development of slavery, concepts of religious freedom, industrialization and westward expansion. Special attention is paid to the role Newport played in the Colonial and Revolutionary period. HIS 114: History of the United States since 1877 (3 Credits) This survey course covers political, social, religious, economic and cultural trends in America from the end of Reconstruction through the end of the Cold War.

Topics include America's rise as a world power, Progressivism, the women's movement and the civil rights movement. Special attention is paid to the role that Newport played during the Gilded Age.

Requirements

Required: A minimum of a master's degree in history, along with college-level teaching experience Teach in-person, on-campus classes at the scheduled class times Prepare, proctor and grade examinations Grade and return student assignments, examinations, etc. in a timely manner Provide a course syllabus at the start of the semester using the Simple Syllabus program Basic use of the Canvas learning management system to disseminate syllabus, and other course material to students. (Help using this system is available, if needed.) Hold weekly office hours (1 hour minimum) Use Salve email (i.e., @salve.edu) to send and receive official email correspondence with students, staff, and administrators. Preferred: Ph.D. in history strongly preferred Additional Information: Salve Regina University strives to provide equal opportunity in employment and education to all employees, students and applicants. No employee, student or applicant shall be discriminated against or harassed on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal or state law, in the administration of Salve Regina's employment policies, education policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other University administered programs. In accordance with Title IX, it does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its educational programs or activities.

Salve Regina is also committed to making its programs and campus accessible to its visitors and compliant with all applicable non-discrimination laws.

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