English/History: Technology Through Time – Adjunct Faculty – Traditional Campus (Fall 2026) – College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Grand Canyon University

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AZ Phoenix Until 8/25/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted June 26, 2026 Last posted June 26, 2026
Job description

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.

Why Work at GCU:

  • Education Benefits and Tuition Assistance
  • 401(k)
  • Employee Perks and Discounts
  • Gym and Fitness Center
  • Canyon Health & Wellness Center

GCU Traditional Campus -  Phoenix, AZ:

  • Instruction for our Fall Semester begins on September 8, 2026, and ends on December 20, 2026 – Final Course Grades are due on December 27, 2026

Course: Knowledge and Technology in the Humanities

This introductory honors course explores humanity’s relationships to science (knowledge) and applied science (technology). In particular, this course examines how advances in knowledge and technology have affected humanity. The course’s method of exploration is how these relationships and advances have been represented and even conducted by the arts of time (music, dance, words), the arts of space (painting, sculpture, architecture), and combinations of media (television, cinema). Classroom practice of analyzing works of art throughout history lead to reflections on technology through different media.

What You Will Do:

  • Facilitate classroom lecture and discussions
  • Engage students in learning course objectives and topics
  • Assess student performance and mentor success in the classroom
  • Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Grand Canyon University

What You Will Bring:

  • PhD (or Master’s) in English OR History
  • Must have an understanding of technology over time

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

  • Your unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees

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About this role

Summary

Teach course on humanity's relationship with science and technology through history.

Job title

adjunct faculty - humanities and social sciences

Experience level

null

Industry

education

Location requirements

On-campus in Phoenix, AZ, with no remote work mentioned.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

lecturediscussion facilitationstudent assessmentmentoring

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

englishhistorytechnology
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Phoenix, AZ, USA

On-site City