Now Hiring! Adjunct Professor for European History
📍 Location: Department of History
🕒 Schedule: M-F: hours and days are dependent on class schedule
💰 Pay: $3,262.00 for Fall 2026 Semester
📄 Position Type: Temporary

Why Join Canisius University

Canisius University serves approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students.  As a Catholic and Jesuit University, Canisius has its foundation in the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities, and in service to humanity. The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students.

What We Offer:

✅ Salary: $3,262.00 for the Fall 2026 Semester

*Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. The selected candidate’s compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.

Your Role as Adjunct Professor for European History

The Department of History at Canisius University seeks an adjunct instructor for Fall 2026 to teach up to two scheduled sections of the survey-level course “HIS 108: History of Modern Europe since 1815.” As an approved core curriculum course in the School of Arts & Social Sciences, this class focuses on the major political, social, and intellectual currents in Western Civilization from 1815 to the present. This course, which meets face-to-face, also fulfills several requirements for the university, including History and Global Awareness.

What You Need to Succeed:

✔ Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in European History with special privilege given to candidates who are pursuing a doctorate in the field.
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate level is preferred.
• Must be committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive teaching environment.
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and student learning within a liberal arts context.
• Commitment to supporting the mission and values of Canisius University and the Jesuit tradition in education.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.

Important Information:

🚨 Canisius University participates in E-Verify to confirm employment authorization. The E-Verify process is completed alongside the Form I-9 on or before your first day of work. For more details, visit www.uscis.gov] and search "E-Verify."

📢 Apply Today!

To apply, please go to https://www.canisius.edu/about-canisius/employment-canisius to submit the following application materials:

• Cover Letter outlining relevant experience
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact information for three professional references
• Additional materials (such as graduate transcripts) available upon request

Application Deadline:

The Office of Human Resources at Canisius University utilizes an online recruitment management system.

Individuals who need reasonable accommodation under the ADA in order to participate in the search process should contact the office of human resources at (716) 888-2240.

Canisius University, a Catholic and Jesuit University, has as its foundation the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities, and in service to humanity. The university is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students.

Take the next step in your career with Canisius University—where excellence meets opportunity.

Contact Information:
For further inquiries, please contact Dr. Richard Bailey, Chair, Department of History, bailey22@canisius.edu.