"Part Time Faculty, American Studies"

Part Time Faculty, American Studies

The Program in American Studies within the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at DePaul University invites expressions of interest in part-time faculty teaching opportunities. Part-time teaching opportunities are sometimes available throughout the academic year. Applicants with expertise that matches course scheduling needs will be contacted for an interview. Academic course schedules fluctuate from quarter to quarter and the program will work with selected individuals to determine a quarterly schedule. Courses are not guaranteed; however the Program does its best to give ample notice about available courses and potential course cancellations.

Qualifications:

A Master's degree or higher in a field related to American Studies. One semester/quarter teaching at the collegiate level.

Application Instructions:

This posting is for undergraduate, introductory-level courses on American Culture and Society. Teachers should be prepared to teach from an inter-disciplinary perspective.

Instructors who might be able to teach one or more of the following courses are especially encouraged to apply, and you are encouraged to indicate your interests and abilities to teach any of these courses in your cover letter:

• AMS 200 | AMERICAN SOCIAL HISTORY AND CULTURE
• AMS 266 I MENTAL ILLNESS IN U.S. HISTORY AND CULTURE
• AMS 275 | HISTORY OF SEX IN AMERICA 1: COLONIAL TO LATE NINETEENTH CENTURY
• AMS 276 | HISTORY OF SEX IN AMERICA 2: LATE VICTORIANS TO THE PRESENT
• AMS 277 | LGBTQ HISTORY IN THE UNITED STATES, WORLD WAR II TO THE PRESENT
• AMS 280 | POLITICS AND HISTORY OF THE VIETNAM WAR
• AMS 285 | HISTORY AND U.S. POPULAR MEDIA

Please visit the following two URLs for information about the program and course offerings:

• American Studies Program
• Course Descriptions

Close Date: Jun 30, 2026

Salary Information: The anticipated hiring rate of this position is between $4,500 and $5,600 per course, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicant Documents: C.V.(1), Cover Letter(1), Syllabus(1), Contact Reference(1)