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.
Application Instructions:
Applicants must apply online for any open staff and faculty
positions by providing a cover-letter and resume. Pre-employment
background checks and reference checks are required of successful
candidates. Salve Regina University participates in E-verify.
Please provide three professional references (1 current/former
supervisor, 2 colleagues). If you are selected as one of our
finalists applicants for the position, we will request the
referee's you listed in your application to complete a reference
screening form. By adding your referee's contact information below,
you consent to allow Salve Regina University to contact your
referee's for written references.
URL:
www.salve.edu