Adjunct Instructor - History

Westminster College is seeking a qualified adjunct instructor to teach HISTORY 450 (Teaching Social Studies in Secondary Schools) in the Spring 2026 semester, starting the week of January 12. This is a course for secondary education minors that will meet once a week after school hours.

Course description:

“This course is meant to help majors preparing to teach social studies in middle and high schools better integrate the knowledge and skills that they have acquired in their courses with the tools and concepts they have learned in their education classes. Students will consider national and state standards, curriculum development, and teaching and assessment strategies relevant to teaching social studies. Pedagogical, theoretical, and practical themes will be discussed.”

Current or retired social studies educators interested in mentoring future teachers are encouraged to apply.

A master’s degree is preferred.

Send a CV and letter of application to Dr. Angela Lahr, Chair of the Department of History, by email to lahram@westminster.edu by November 3. Email Dr. Lahr with questions about the position. Westminster College is an equal opportunity employer

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