"Part-Time Lecturer, American History and Public Memory"

NYU’s Washington, DC Academic Center is seeking a local, part-time lecturer to teach a 2-credit undergraduate course, "Memorializing American History: Public Memory and the DC National Mall" for Summer 2026. The course will be under the sponsorship of the Department of History in the College of Arts and Science.

The summer term runs for 6 weeks from May 20, 2026 to June 30, 2026. Options for the class meeting pattern for this 2-credit course will be discussed with qualified applicants during the interview process. In addition to the time required for course preparation, classroom instruction, and assessment, the instructor is required to hold a minimum of one 60-minute office hour per instruction day, during which the instructor will be available to meet with students. The instructor must be prepared to deliver course content remotely if conditions do not allow in-person instruction.

The instructor role includes all preparation, delivery, and grading. Using Washington, DC as a learning tool (e.g., a guest speaker, an excursion) is an expectation for the course. Courses are to be intellectually challenging in content, and rigorous student assessment is required. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity of intellectual life at our site.

Course Description:

This course surveys the interdisciplinary studies of Public Memory, encompassing theoretical concepts specific to history, the politics of culture, public policy, and cultural heritage. During the course, the first two weeks survey scholarly writing on Public Memory. The second two weeks are dedicated to in-person site visits to DC memorials on the National Mall. The third two weeks are comprised of group presentations shared by classmates on an oral project related to public memory and the DC National Mall.

About NYU and NYU Washington, DC:

Founded in 1831, New York University is the largest private university in the United States. The University has degree-granting campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai and operates 12 global academic centers, along with research programs in more than 25 countries. NYU Washington, DC is one of NYU’s global academic centers where students can participate in study away while earning credits towards their degree. To learn more about NYU Washington, DC please visit the website: https://www.nyu.edu/washington-dc.html

All part-time instructors are expected to have a PhD or a terminal degree in the area of their teaching (advanced ABD doctoral candidates may also apply.) Qualified applicants will ideally have 2-3 years of experience teaching at the university level. In some instances, significant professional expertise and experience in a relevant field will be considered a suitable qualification. The salary will be based on equivalent and appropriate part-time faculty rates for the course and location.

All applications must be made online through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/180876. Applications must include a cover letter and an updated CV. In the cover letter, please highlight any relevant experience you have in teaching.

Consideration for applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed jointly by NYU Washington, DC and NYU New York. The salary will be based on equivalent and appropriate rates for the course. Terms and conditions will be discussed with the successful applicant.

Please direct any questions to Kimberly Cheng, Assistant Director for Academic Affairs, at kac780@nyu.edu