Part-Time Instructor Secondary Social Studies in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at University of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh School of Education

Part-time Faculty Instructor with a focus on Teaching & Learning in Secondary Social Studies for Fall Term 2026

Description: The Department of Teaching, Learning, and Leading in the School of Education at the University of Pittsburgh seeks a part-time instructor for TLL 1592/2872 Teaching & Learning in Secondary Social Studies II. We seek an individual dedicated to advancing equity and justice through excellence in teaching and committed to practice and engagement with communities.

The candidate would teach in a vibrant community in the School of Education at a time of great excitement, synergy, momentum, and action, particularly about our explicit commitment to educational equity and justice. Our commitment to educational equity and justice is visible in an integrated set of cultural drivers for how we interact and facilitate the development of innovative programs, policies, and practices that advance educational, social, and human rights for all. As a School, we are committed to determining sustainable ways to disrupt and transform long-standing patterns of inequity and injustice in education. We value collaborative work not constrained by rigid boundaries but committed to the interconnections of equity and justice among departments, centers, and institutes in the School of Education and with the many partners at the university and in various regional, national, and K-12/global communities. The School’s mission/ vision can be found at the following link: https://www.education.pitt.edu/about/equity-and-justice.

The position reports to the Chair of the department. Hiring is on a single-semester basis, dependent on school needs. Part-time instructors must facilitate an environment where active learning is encouraged, and students and instructors collaboratively learn and develop knowledge of course materials. Professional responsibilities of a part-time instructor include but are not limited to, teaching a course(s), preparing appropriate course materials, and maintaining a professional educational environment. The syllabus must consist of all policies and aspects of the course(s). Part-time instructors must maintain one scheduled office hour per week per course.

Curriculum responsibilities include assisting with designing, developing, writing, and revising course curricula and syllabi, ensuring intellectual integrity of curriculum and syllabi, and ensuring all courses taught follow standard syllabus format.

The salary for teaching a 3-credit course is $7,500 ($2,500.00/credit) dispersed monthly during the term. Part-time faculty will have access to the Canvas Learning Management System, Zoom, University email, faculty resources on the Pitt portal, and the university libraries.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned a doctorate or master’s degree in education or a closely related field

• Demonstrated commitment to equity and justice

• Potential for or proven excellence in university-level teaching

Application Process:

The review of applications will continue until the position is filled. To apply for the position, please submit an application and a curriculum vitae online at https://www.join.pitt.edu/

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.