Job Duties
The Department of History & Interdisciplinary Studies at Norfolk State University seeks
applications for adjunct professors of World History. The Department offers five curricula in
History, four in Interdisciplinary Studies, three minors (Interdisciplinary Studies, History, and
Africana Studies), a certificate in African and African Diaspora Studies, and fully online degree
programs in both History and Interdisciplinary Studies.
The successful candidate will:
1. Teach on-campus undergraduate courses in World History,
2. Engage in exemplary face-to-face and use the university’s learning management system
(Blackboard Ultra),
3. Collegially engage with students, staff and other faculty members, and
4. Meet university deadlines for submitting grades and other reports.
Minimum Qualifications
Demonstrate a strong potential to effectively teach World History.
Demonstrate potential to effectively use an online learning management system.
(Blackboard Ultra or similar).
Demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching.
Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, personal integrity and a
demonstrated commitment to diversity
Additional Considerations
1. Experience teaching World History in higher education.
2. Possess a PhD in History with extensive graduate coursework in World History.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
For more information, candidates are encouraged to visit .
First review of applications and material shall commence immediately for the Spring 2026
semester and ongoing for future semesters.
Please note: This is an on-campus teaching position. Currently there is not a need for online
adjunct History instructors at NSU.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 757-823-8160
Email: Email material not accepted
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.