Adjunct-Department of History

Position Overview

Western Carolina University seeks qualified part‑time (adjunct) faculty to enhance its academic programs. Appointments are course‑by‑course, salary is commensurate with education, experience and discipline, and postings are continuous to build a qualified pool of candidates. If your academic area of expertise aligns with the university’s needs at any time, you will be contacted to discuss teaching opportunities. The programmatic needs change from semester to semester.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor’s or master’s degree in the teaching discipline, or master’s degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline).

Preferred: A terminal degree.

Key Responsibilities

This role involves teaching courses on a course‑by‑course basis in the candidate’s discipline.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of references

Background Verification

All new employees are required to have listed credentials or degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching must provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment, including transcripts for the highest earned degree or the degree used to satisfy credential or qualification requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227‑7218 or email at