Thomas Jefferson University and Hospitals

Adjunct Instructor, College of Humanities & Sciences

Location
Philadelphia, PA
Pay
Not disclosed
Type
Full-time, Part-time, and Contractor · In-Person
Posted
August 11, 2026

About this position

Job Details Adjunct Instructor, American Studies/American Literature Part-time, one-semester contract, with possibility of renewal College of Humanities and Sciences Candidates must be qualified to teach "American Visions,” a first-year course focused on key humanities texts from diverse perspectives in American culture. The successful candidate will be a dynamic and experienced teacher who applies active student-learning methods in the classroom. Job Description Ph.D. or ABD in American Studies, American Literature, modern U.S. History or related field is preferred. This Fall semester course will be offered in person on our East Falls campus on a MW schedule. There are 2 sections available at 9:30 to 10:45 am and 12:30 to 1:45 pm. Classes begin on August 24th and final grades are due by December 21st. Candidates should submit a letter of application detailing experiences and areas of academic specialization and a curriculum vitae. Additional materials may be requested at a later date. Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted to Prof. Tom Schrand, tom.schrand@jefferson.edu Work Shift Rotating (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Employee Entity Philadelphia University Primary Location Address 3243 School House Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , h

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