Courses may be taught online, Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, or Monday through Thursday 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
JOB SUMMARY
The SNU Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences seeks adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate Sociology courses, including Introduction to Sociology. Qualified applicants may also be asked to teach an upper division Sociology course, depending on the candidate's specialized field(s) of study.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions:
Teach courses on assigned days and times
Plan lessons that address particular learning outcomes and the needs of students.
Use technology to enhance instruction and assessment.
Design, administer, and grade assessments to measure student learning.
Gather a sample of course assignments as requested for documentation for SNU General Education Council and any specialized accreditation.
Maintain an accurate, up-to-date grade book in our Learning Management System.
Maintain an accurate, up-to-date attendance record.
Set up and make proper use of a Learning Management System site for assigned course(s).
Administer a final exam on the day and time scheduled by the Registrar.
Submit final grades as requested by the Registrar.
Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. According to SNU policy, all faculty and staff must possess a strong personal Christian commitment and be committed to the SNU mission to make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ-centered community.
An understanding of the importance of diversity, inclusion, and equity.
Master's degree in Sociology OR a Master's degree in another field with 18 credit hours in graduate-level courses in Sociology
Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Doctorate in Sociology or related field.
Experience in face-to-face classroom instruction at the undergraduate level
Experience using discovery learning or inquiry-based learning for instruction
Experience using a computer algebra system for instruction and assessment
Supervision Received:
Receives supervision and course assignments from the Social and Behavioral Sciences chair, although other staff members in the unit may provide work direction.
Supervision Exercised:
No supervision of others necessary for this position.
