Adjunct Lecturer in History

About McDaniel College:

McDaniel College is a four-year, independent college of the liberal arts and sciences offering over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. One of the original "Colleges That Change Lives," McDaniel emphasizes experiential learning and student-faculty collaboration to develop the unique potential in every student. Represented by the Green Terror, over 20 athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division III Centennial Conference. A student-centered community of 1,600 undergraduates and 1,400 graduate students offers access to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., plus a European campus in Budapest, Hungary.

At McDaniel College we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403B retirement accounts, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid maternity and parental leave. For more information about the college's benefits, please click here to review the 2026 benefits guidebook and click here to view 2026 premium rates. The adjunct lecturer salary range for one semester is $3,654.05 for individuals with a Master's degree and $4,019.22 for those with a PHD.

Job Description:

The Department of History seeks a part-time, one-semester, Visiting Lecturer in Modern U.S. History (from Reconstruction to the 21st Century), for the spring semester of 2026. The successful applicant will be able to teach HIS-1109: "Survey of Modern U.S. History, 1865-2000."

Visiting Instructor in History

• Teach a course that meets for 90 minutes twice a week or 3 hours once a week
• Coordinate, plan and collaborate with other members of the department on the development of syllabi
• Develop, deliver and grade relevant assignments, discussions, tests and other activities that measure student progress towards course goals
• Evaluate student progress towards specified course objectives and provide timely feedback to students accordingly
• Facilitate classroom and/or online instruction using an appropriate pedagogical framework relevant to course content.
• Maintain accurate, objective and complete grading rosters for all students within assigned courses
• Comply with all related federal, state and local regulatory guidelines including but not limited to FERPA and Title IX
• Submit all grades to the Registrar by the published deadline
• Provide the opportunity during office hours or by special appointment for students to consult or to review the results of tests, papers, and other requirements
• Treat grades and other student records with confidentiality and in accord with state and federal law

Requirements:

• PhD (or ABD) in History or related field required
• A record of successful teaching at the college-level preferred
• Demonstrated application of current best practices in teaching methodology to foster oral and written communication in an interactive and engaging way, including the integration of technology in the classroom
• The ability and willingness to provide excellent service and to work in a collegial manner with students, faculty and staff, and other constituencies

Additional Information:

McDaniel College, in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities. McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on basis of any protected status including protective hairstyle, race, religion, color, ancestry or national origin, disability, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran's status, or any other actual or perceived legally protected characteristics.

Application Instructions:

Applications must include the following in the order presented (pdfs are preferred): (Email Dr. Mary Bendel-Simso directly, mbendels@mcdaniel.edu)

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• A statement of teaching philosophy
• 2 Letters of recommendation