Job TitleAdjunct Faculty - Sociology
AgencyTexas A&M University - Central Texas
DepartmentCollege Of Arts & Sciences
Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate
Job LocationKilleen, Texas
Job TypeFaculty
Job Description

The Social Sciences Department at Texas A&M University-Central Texas is seeking applicants for a sociology adjunct instructor position starting the Spring 2023 semester. The successful candidate will be expected to teach an upper-level course in sociology. Areas of specialization are open, but we are especially interested in candidates who can teach at least one of the following topics: social inequalities, health and illness, media, political sociology, or the military. Experience and enthusiasm for teaching and working with undergraduate students is essential. Because demand for online courses is growing, candidates do not need to live in Central Texas. A Ph.D. in sociology is preferred. Please submit a curriculum vitae, transcripts, and a cover letter describing your fit for the position and whether you would be willing to teach online, face to face, or both.

Job Summary:

Primarily responsible for the teaching/learning process. Adjunct instructors are hired to teach on a temporary and part-time basis. Adjunct instructors teaching courses for credit must meet the same requirements for professional and scholarly preparation as their full-time counterparts teaching in the same discipline.

Responsibilities
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  Teaches an undergraduate level class in sociology as needed.

  
  


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  Writes syllabi for the courses to be taught using the approved format of the College of Arts and Sciences.

  
  


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  Responds to student needs via email and with grading feedback in a timely manner.

  
  


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  Meets with students enrolled in their classes when students need additional assistance with class material and assignments.

  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters in sociology


• Experience in teaching in sociology.


• Show expertise in and commitment to undergraduate sociology education.


• Exhibit enthusiasm for undergraduate teaching and employing innovative teaching methods.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Sociology or related field

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.