Adjunct Faculty (Part-time) in Global History

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Cooper Union is accepting submissions from qualified candidates to teach in the Core Curriculum . We seek faculty of the highest caliber with an academic background in global history.

About The Cooper Union:

The Cooper Union was founded in 1859 by philanthropist Peter Cooper to provide aneducation "equal to the best" to all who qualify, regardless of race, religion, gender, wealth or social status. Today, The Cooper Unionprovides a rigorous professional education in the Schools of Art, Architecture, and Engineering, including a broad curriculum offered by theFaculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Fostering a culture of collaboration among a diverse student body and faculty, The Cooper Unionteaches students that art, architecture, and engineering have cultural, environmental, and ethical contexts and consequences. As studentsdevelop their professional abilities, they recognize their responsibility to advance science and art and to create a sustainable future.

About HSS:

The Cooper Union is committed to the principle that an education in the Humanities and Social Sciences providesthe ethical, social and humanistic framework crucial to personal development, professional excellence, and engaged citizenship. Throughtheir work in HSS disciplines, students gain a deeper awareness of the world in which they must live and act. They learn to think, write,and speak clearly and effectively. Most significantly, an education in the liberal arts offers students the opportunity to become attentiveto the social and humanistic implications of their professional work and to acquire the basis for a satisfying cultural and intellectuallife.

Qualifications:
ABD or PhD degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent and demonstrated strong teaching recordpreferred. Salary and rank are commensurate with experience.

How to apply:
Review of applications are ongoing and will continueuntil the position is filled. Please submit your CV, cover letter, teaching philosophy and sample syllabi to [email protected] . Letters of recommendation are optional, but strongly encouraged.

Hourly pay rate isbetween $109.16 and $140.

This is a unionized position.

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is an EqualOpportunity Employer.

Email materials to: [email protected]