Adjunct Instructor of History

About Our Lady of the Lake University:

On a foundation of faith, wisdom and trust in Divine Providence, Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) empowers graduates to transform their communities, families, and professions. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Divine Providence, OLLU stands as San Antonio's oldest regionally accredited institution of higher learning. A private, Catholic university, it currently enrolls approximately 1,800 students across undergraduate and graduate programs. With its main residential campus in San Antonio and additional locations in Houston and the Rio Grande Valley (La Feria), and online programs, OLLU extends its mission across Texas, the border region, and the nation.

Academic Programs

OLLU offers a rich academic portfolio of more than 30 undergraduate majors and minors, 14 master's programs and three doctoral programs. Courses are delivered through diverse formats to support traditional and non-traditional students alike.

Job Description:

The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio seeks Adjunct History Instructors to be included in the general pool of candidates from which qualified part-time faculty will be selected for the upcoming academic term.

The deadline for application is December 1 for consideration for the Spring semester and July 1 for the Fall semester.

Primary responsibility will be to teach freshman-level survey classes that fulfil the University's general education requirement in history. Other duties may include teaching course for history majors and minors (contingent upon enrollment)

Preference for teaching online or in person on the San Antonio campus may be specified in the cover letter. Enrollment in face-to-face classes is usually capped at thirty students and in on-line classes (both synchronous and asynchronous) at thirty-five.

The course(s) to be taught may include:

• World History 1355 and 1356 (to 1500/from 1450)
• US History 1301 and 1302 (to/from 1865)

Requirements:

Minimum: Master's degree (MA) in History

Additional desirable qualifications include:

• Previous teaching experience at the post-secondary level, particularly survey courses similar to those stated above;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a culturally diverse community;
• Creativity and innovation in classroom instruction;
• Effective integration of technology to facilitate student learning.

Additional Information:

Contract renewal is contingent upon evidence of teaching effectiveness.

For questions about the position, please contact: Dr. Jessica Hajek, Chair Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, jchajek@ollusa.edu, or Dr. Christopher Rose, History Program Head, csrose@ollusa.edu.

Employment with Our Lady of the Lake University is contingent upon the applicant undergoing a background investigation.

OLLU seeks to attract, develop and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administrators. The University is committed to diversity and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities. EOE.

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Application Instructions:

Please complete the online Application for Academic Employment and attach the following:

• A letter of Interest (cover letter) clearly stating which course(s) you are interested/able to teach and in which format(s) (in person/online);
• Resume and/or Curriculum Vitae;
• Copies of all transcripts reflecting receipt of terminal degree in discipline for which applying (unofficial transcripts may submitted with the application; official transcripts will be required before a contract can be issued);
• A list of three professional references (letters not required at the time of application).

For consideration for Academic Employment, all materials above must be submitted together and at one time. Incomplete packets for academic employment will not be considered.