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The University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) is seeking to hire part-time Adjunct Faculty members who are subject matter experts in History and Political Science.
The History and Political Science program supports online and in-person instruction, and is delivered in traditional 15-week semesters and/or 8-week Competency-Based Education (CBE) formats. All YourPace/CBE competencies are fully online and asynchronous, and interpersonal interactions with students are expected. Adjunct Faculty are compensated based on agreements as per the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreements/MOU.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Adjunct Faculty for undergraduate degree programs must have at minimum, a master’s degree from an accredited institution, and/or significant work experience in a related field.
- Adjunct Faculty for graduate degree programs must have a Doctorate, terminal, advanced degree in field of study, and/or significant work experience in a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching at the college-level
- Online teaching experience
- Teaching in a competency-based education model
Technology Requirements : Adjunct Faculty are required to have the appropriate technology to teach in a fully online environment as appropriate. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Computer (laptop) with appropriate amounts of processing speed
- High-speed internet connection
- Webcam Microphone
How to Apply
Submit materials via “Apply Now” below or visit the UMPI Careers Page . You will need to create an applicant profile and upload:
- Cover letter describing your experience, interests, and suitability for the position, including the subjects you could teach.
- Curriculum vitae (preferred) or résumé.
- Transcript for the highest degree earned.
Important Information About the Recruitment Process:
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates may be hired as programmatic needs arise.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Materials received after the application deadline may be reviewed at the University’s discretion.
- Candidates selected for the final stages of the search will be asked to provide a list of references.
- A background screening will be conducted for candidates who advance in the process. The University is not able to consider applicants who require visa sponsorship.
About the University
For more than a century, the University of Maine at Presque Isle has been helping students find their path to great professional careers providing its 3,000 traditional and non-traditional students from all areas of the state, country, and world with life-changing opportunities in a caring, small-university environment.
Further information about the University of Maine at Presque Isle can be found at https://www.umpi.edu/
The university sits on 150 acres surrounded by the rolling hills and potato fields of northern Maine and the university strives to be the region’s premier learning institution while helping to stimulate cultural and economic development in Aroostook County and the State of Maine. The university serves as an educational and cultural center for the area and its facilities are utilized for lectures, programs, concerts, dance performances, exhibits, and plays that benefit the entire region.
Learn more about what Aroostook County has to offer here .
Equal Opportunity Statement- The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/ .
Clery Act- The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report . If you have any questions, contact Safety and Security 111 Campus Center 181 Main St., Presque Isle, ME 04769 Phone: (207) 768-9580.
The University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) is seeking to hire part-time Adjunct Faculty members who are subject matter experts in History and Political Science.
The History and Political Science program supports online and in-person instruction, and is delivered in traditional 15-week semesters and/or 8-week Competency-Based Education (CBE) formats. All YourPace/CBE competencies are fully online and asynchronous, and interpersonal interactions with students are expected. Adjunct Faculty are compensated based on agreements as per the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreements/MOU.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Adjunct Faculty for undergraduate degree programs must have at minimum, a master’s degree from an accredited institution, and/or significant work experience in a related field.
- Adjunct Faculty for graduate degree programs must have a Doctorate, terminal, advanced degree in field of study, and/or significant work experience in a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching at the college-level
- Online teaching experience
- Teaching in a competency-based education model
Technology Requirements : Adjunct Faculty are required to have the appropriate technology to teach in a fully online environment as appropriate. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Computer (laptop) with appropriate amounts of processing speed
- High-speed internet connection
- Webcam Microphone
How to Apply
Submit materials via “Apply Now” below or visit the UMPI Careers Page . You will need to create an applicant profile and upload:
- Cover letter describing your experience, interests, and suitability for the position, including the subjects you could teach.
- Curriculum vitae (preferred) or résumé.
- Transcript for the highest degree earned.
Important Information About the Recruitment Process:
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates may be hired as programmatic needs arise.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Materials received after the application deadline may be reviewed at the University’s discretion.
- Candidates selected for the final stages of the search will be asked to provide a list of references.
- A background screening will be conducted for candidates who advance in the process. The University is not able to consider applicants who require visa sponsorship.
About the University
For more than a century, the University of Maine at Presque Isle has been helping students find their path to great professional careers providing its 3,000 traditional and non-traditional students from all areas of the state, country, and world with life-changing opportunities in a caring, small-university environment.
Further information about the University of Maine at Presque Isle can be found at https://www.umpi.edu/
The university sits on 150 acres surrounded by the rolling hills and potato fields of northern Maine and the university strives to be the region’s premier learning institution while helping to stimulate cultural and economic development in Aroostook County and the State of Maine. The university serves as an educational and cultural center for the area and its facilities are utilized for lectures, programs, concerts, dance performances, exhibits, and plays that benefit the entire region.
Learn more about what Aroostook County has to offer here .
Equal Opportunity Statement- The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/ .
Clery Act- The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report . If you have any questions, contact Safety and Security 111 Campus Center 181 Main St., Presque Isle, ME 04769 Phone: (207) 768-9580.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in professor of history jobs.
- PhD in history or a closely related field required at the time of appointment
- Demonstrated record of scholarly research appropriate to rank and subfield
- Evidence of effective undergraduate or graduate teaching experience
- Ability to teach survey courses in U.S. or world history alongside upper-division seminars
- Active book manuscript or peer-reviewed publications in progress or completed
- Experience supervising graduate theses or undergraduate research projects
Tips for Your Professor of History Job Search
Tailor your CV to each subfield
History hiring committees read closely for subfield fit, so reorder your publications and courses to foreground the specialization in the job ad. A world historian applying to an American history position should still lead with any crossover work that speaks directly to that department's needs.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists professor of history openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Write a cover letter for the department
Name specific faculty whose work intersects yours and explain how your research agenda complements existing departmental strengths. Generic letters that could go to any institution are the most common reason search committees move on without an interview.
Prepare a teaching portfolio before applying
Many history positions require a teaching portfolio alongside the CV. Compile syllabi, student evaluations, and a one-page teaching philosophy before you apply, so you're not scrambling when a posting asks for them in the initial materials.
Practice your job talk for general audiences
History job talks are attended by faculty outside your subfield, so rehearse framing your research argument without assuming specialist knowledge. The clearest signal candidates send in a job talk is whether non-specialists can follow the stakes of the project.
Negotiate startup funds and course releases
Once you receive an offer, ask about research startup funds, archival travel support, and course release for your first year. These are negotiable at most institutions and rarely offered proactively, but they directly affect how quickly you can complete a book manuscript.
Professor of History Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most professor of historys?
San Jacinto College, Kennesaw State University, and Ivy Tech Community College are hiring the most professor of historys right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Florida, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Research universities and liberal arts colleges account for the largest share of active searches.
How many professor of history jobs are remote?
About 17% of professor of history openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how rarely traditional faculty appointments allow off-campus arrangements. Online-only institutions and adjunct or continuing education roles are the sub-areas where remote teaching positions are most commonly listed.
How do you become a professor of history?
You become a professor of history by completing a doctoral degree in history, producing original research in a defined subfield, and building a teaching record during graduate school. After finishing the PhD, most candidates apply through the annual job market, secure a tenure-track or visiting position, and work toward tenure by publishing a peer-reviewed book or equivalent body of scholarship.
How do you get hired as a professor of history with little experience?
Candidates with limited experience improve their competitiveness by teaching as many distinct courses as possible during graduate school, publishing at least one peer-reviewed article before entering the market, and applying to visiting assistant professor and postdoctoral fellowship positions that build the CV. Visiting roles are specifically designed for early-career scholars and often lead to tenure-track searches at the same institution.
What does the professor of history interview process look like?
The professor of history interview process typically begins with an application review by a faculty search committee, followed by a short virtual screening interview. Finalists are invited for a campus visit that includes a job talk presenting original research, one or more teaching demonstrations, meetings with faculty and graduate students, and an interview with the department chair or dean.
Where can I find and apply to professor of history jobs?
You can find and apply to professor of history jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your subfield, rank, and institution type, then apply directly to each opening that fits your background.
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