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Archaeologist Writer

Asheville, NC · On-site

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Dayton, OH · On-site

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for oral history research in the United States is $69,680.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,000.00 and $65,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Oral History Research vs Archival Technician?

AspectOral History ResearchArchival Technician
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in history, anthropology, or related field; research skillsAssociate's or bachelor's degree; archival or records management training
Work EnvironmentResearch settings, interviews, fieldworkArchives, libraries, records storage facilities
Employer & IndustryHistorical societies, museums, universitiesArchives, government agencies, libraries
Common Search & ComparisonResearch methods, interviews, history projectsRecords management, preservation, cataloging

While both roles involve working with historical materials, Oral History Research focuses on conducting interviews and gathering firsthand accounts, whereas Archival Technicians manage and preserve existing records and collections. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and job expectations in the history and archival fields.

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Infographic showing various Oral History Research job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, and 11% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $69,680 per year, or $33.5 per hour.

Adjunct Instructor - History

University of North Texas System

Frisco, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor - History

Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Lib Arts & Soc Sci

Department: UNT-History-121800

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidates qualifications, experience, and discipline, in acordance with university guidelines and available funding.

FTE:

Retirement Eligibility: Eligibility based on semesterly assignment, for more information visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
 
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
 
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
 

Department Summary

Innovative research, professional service, and stellar teaching and mentorship define the UNT Department of History, a community of 36 full-time faculty and staff, 450 undergraduate history majors, and nearly 100 MA and PhD students. The department has been long recognized in the fields of oral history and the histories of Texas and the American South. In recent decades, we have also emerged as a leader for interdisciplinary research in food studies, military history, the medical humanities, and in digital scholarship. Additional information about the department is available at: http://history.unt.edu.
UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The Department of History seeks qualified individuals for its Adjunct Instructor pool and welcomes applicants at any time. This posting is for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters. The specific courses involved may vary from semester to semester and openings to teach these courses develop on a periodic basis, depending on department teaching needs.
Anticipated courses:
HIST 4750 Social Studies Teaching Methods (Denton campus)
U.S. Surveys to/from 1865 (Denton and Frisco campus)

Minimum Qualifications

A master's degree in the discipline or a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours directly related to the assigned courses(s).

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in History. Two or more years of teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
Experience teaching online and the ability to use Canvas.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

N/A

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.

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