Adjunct Teaching – History – HIST 206R (Evening)

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Job Title: Adjunct Teaching – History – HIST 206R: Regional and Thematic Studies in Family History: Asia (Evening)

Posting Close Date: December 4, 2025

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 11:59pm (MST)

Position Start Date: January 2, 2026

Required Degree: PhD in Asia Studies, History, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, or related area.

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience: Experience with Asian historical and/or genealogical research (required), college-level teaching experience (preferred)

Duties/Expectations: Adjunct professor to teach one section of History 206R Regional and Thematic Studies in Family History: Asia (1 credit) through Evening Classes in Winter Semester 2026. Duties include teaching courses, holding office hours, grading student work, attending occasional faculty training meetings, and teaching curriculum that aligns with established learning outcomes.

Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae and cover letter to the faculty application.

Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered.

This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

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