GCU

Historians in Theory and Practice – Adjunct Faculty – Traditional-Online (Spring 2026) – College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Nationwide Part time
*This is a remote position on Zoom and candidates must be available at 9:00 am -10:45 am Phoenix/MST time on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences at GCU is home to dedicated faculty and leaders who are deeply committed to inspiring and guiding students. Our faculty are dynamic mentors, devoted to fostering academic, spiritual, and personal growth in every student they serve. As experts in their fields, they are not only passionate educators but also collaborative partners who enrich the college experience for all.

If you are driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact and help others discover their purpose, consider joining our mission by becoming an instructor at GCU. The College of Humanities and Social Sciences offers fulfilling opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach part-time, in-person courses at our Phoenix campus. If you are a motivated educator eager to provide high-quality instruction in a modern, collaborative environment with smaller class sizes, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include equipping students with the required skill set, facilitating classroom discussions, assessing student performance and preparing students to be successful leaders in their chosen profession.  Other main responsibilities include the following:

  • Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Course Description: This course introduces the study of history as a scholarly discipline, emphasizing significant historians, subdisciplines of the field, and the foundational methodological and theoretical tools of historians.

Qualifications:

*Professional or Teaching experience required

  • Preferred: PhD in History  
  • OR Masters in History with Research coursework
  •  Exceptions may be granted to individuals with a Master's in any field possessing either: 9 graduate credits in History and substantial teaching experience.

Before submitting your application, please attach the following to review:

  • Your unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees
  • Your unofficial transcript reflecting degree earned with 9 graduate credit hours in the areas listed above

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