Temporary Faculty - History

Position Details ================

Position Information -------------------

Posting Number: F146P Job Title: Temporary Faculty - History

Job Description ---------------

This is a temp pool for a fall 2026 hire. Bargaining Unit: APSCUF Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time FLSA: Full-Time Salary Range: Not specified Position Classification: Instructor Step: 1 Department: College of Education Type: Posting Text

Job Summary ------------

The Department of Criminal Justice, History and Politics in the College of Education, Arts and Humanities at Pennsylvania Western University is seeking qualified applicants to teach at the Clarion campus starting in the Fall 2026 term. The position requests expertise in General History with the ability to teach a broad range of subjects.

Courses will be delivered through various modalities, including online instruction, but an emphasis will be placed on in-person instruction at the Clarion campus. All positions are contingent on enrollment.

Required Skills ----------------

• Strong command of instructional methods and assessment techniques for history education.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and intercultural skills.
• Ability to engage, motivate, and support a diverse student population.
• Commitment to inclusive and student-centered teaching practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to program growth.
• Willingness to take an active role in campus life, including advising History majors and providing faculty leadership for the Clarion History Club.
• Interest in developing partnerships and opportunities within the regional community.

Minimum of Education and Training ---------------------------------

• Masters degree or higher in History or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience teaching History at the college or university level.
• Proficiency in using learning management systems, e.g., D2L Canvas and digital instructional tools.

Preferred Qualifications ----------------------

• Doctorate or Ph.D. in History or related field.
• Specialization or expertise in Non-US History.
• Secondary Education experience or Teacher Certification, which would allow the successful candidate to teach select courses within the Education department.
• Experience teaching in face-to-face, online, and multi-modal formats.
• Experience in academic advising and student mentoring.
• Experience with program assessment and curriculum development.

Physical Demands -----------------

• Work Location: Clarion Campus
• Is travel to other PennWest campuses required for this position? If so, how often?
• Work Hours: Not specified
• Posting Date: 02252026
• Closing Date: Open Until Filled
• No

Diversity Statement -------------------

PennWest Universitys Office of Community Opportunity Responsibility and Engagement (CORE) provides strategic leadership in fostering a campus environment grounded in dignity, belonging, and opportunity for all students, faculty, and staff. Through comprehensive programs and collaborative partnerships, CORE advances student success, cultivates academic and leadership development, and strengthens community engagement in alignment with the universitys mission.

ADA Statement --------------

To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Amy Salsgiver, ADA Coordinator, at asalsgiver@pennwest.edu or 814-393-2109.

EEO Statement --------------

Pennsylvania Western University of Pennsylvania is committed to providing equal access to all individuals and prohibiting any form of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression, pregnancy, genetic information, disability status, as a veteran, or any other characteristic prohibited under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other pertinent state and federal laws and regulations.

Direct inquiries to the Title IX Coordinator, 423 Becht Hall, Clarion Campus, 16214-1232, email asalsgiver@pennwest.edu, or phone 814-393-2109. Inquiries may also be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education, 330 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20201.