Brandeis University

Lecturer in History (pre-1900 U.S. History)

Location
Waltham, MA
Pay
$8,764 per year
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
September 15, 2026

About this position

Job Number: R0013686 The Department of History at Brandeis University seeks an instructor for one 4-credit course in pre-1900 U.S. History to be offered in Spring 2027. Depending on the expertise of the instructor, this course could be offered as HIST 153b Slavery and the American Civil War. Candidates with a PhD in History and training in pre-1900 U.S. History will be given preference. Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, CV, draft course syllabi, and names and contact information for two references. The deadline for first consideration is October 10. This appointment is to a position that is in a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 509. The compensation for this course is $8764.20. Pay Range Disclosure The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements. Equal Opportunity Statement Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").

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$6,000/ course, n=123

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