Adjunct Instructor of Sociology

Position Title

Adjunct Instructor of Sociology

Hours Per Week

Not to exceed 37

Posting Date

October, 2024

Closing Date

Until filled

Job Type

Adjunct Instructor

Internal Category

Adjunct Instructor

Position Purpose

Applications are sought for adjunct instructors to teach in-person Sociology courses

Knowledge, Skills     And Abilities

• Demonstrated excellence in on-site teaching.
• Demonstrated excellence in online teaching, including creative use of online platforms and consistent use of high-quality online lectures in video and/or audio format.
• Adherence to high professional expectations.
• Demonstrated inter- and intrapersonal skills, especially in engaging with traditional and non-traditional university students from a variety of backgrounds.
• Evidence of high level of personal integrity, agency and initiative.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Successful use of multiple creative instructional strategies and technologies in the classroom and online to improve educational outcomes of diverse learners.
• Applicants from international, minority and/or other diverse backgrounds are warmly encouraged to apply.

Experience

• Evidence of rigorous, creative, and effective teaching skills.
• Excellent student evaluations over a 3-year period or more are preferred

Education

Minimum requirement: Master’s degree in Sociology. (PhD in Sociology is preferred.)

Additional Information

Application Requirements

Available to teach Spring semesters on site at high school site(s) in Wilson County TN for dual enrollment courses (initially M/W mornings.)

An electronic version of your cover letter, curriculum vitae, philosophy of teaching, unofficial graduate transcripts, and 5 references is required. Incomplete applications will
not be considered.