Adjunct Faculty, Lecturer of Sociology

Colorado Mesa; Grand Junction (CO); Hybrid; USD 827,000 - 1,171,000; Part time

Job summary

Colorado Mesa University, located in Grand Junction, CO, invites applications for an adjunct instructor of sociology. The position involves teaching one 3-credit sociology course to start, with potential for additional offerings.

Classes may be conducted in-person or online to accommodate students and program goals. Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree in Sociology with prior teaching experience in introductory courses, and familiarity with D2L is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Sociology.
• Experience teaching introductory-level sociology courses.
• Preference for excellence in teaching the required courses.
• Experience using Desir e 2 Learn (D2L) LMS.
• Strong communication skills and responsiveness to students.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory-level sociology courses such as Marriage and Families, General Sociology, and/or Social Problems.
• Teach in other areas of specialization within the sociology discipline as experience permits.
• Teach in-person lecture format and online.
• Deliver course content, facilitate discussions and activities, assess learning, and provide timely feedback to students.

Skills

Teaching

Student engagement

Online teaching

Education

Master's degree in Sociology

Tools

D2L (Desire 2 Learn)

Job description

SUMMARY

ANNOUNCMENT OF POSITION VACANCY ABOUT THIS POSITION
Summary: The Social and Behavioral Sciences department at Colorado Mesa University is seeking an adjunct instructor of sociology. Colorado Mesa University is a state-funded, largely undergraduate institution that emphasizes quality teaching. The standard course in sociology at CMU is a 3-credit hour class. The instructor will teach one course to start, with the potential for future offerings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teaching introductory-level sociology courses such as Marriage and Families, General Sociology, and/or Social Problems.


• Teaching in other areas of specialization within the sociology discipline will be considered, requisite with the candidate’s experience and expertise.


• The ability to teach in-person lecture format, as well as online.


• The ability to teach quality courses including delivering course content, facilitating student discussions and activities, assessing student learning, and providing timely and responsive communication and feedback to students.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Sociology.


• Experience teaching introductory-level sociology courses.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates that can demonstrate excellence in teaching the required courses for this position will be given preference.


• Candidates with experience using the Desire 2 Learn (D2L) learning management system will be given preference.


• Candidates with strong communication skills and demonstrated responsiveness to students will be given preference.

SALARY

Salary: $600.00 - $850.00 per credit hour. Adjunct faculty are paid on a per credit hour basis, commensurate with education and experience.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Colorado Mesa University is a comprehensive university in Grand Junction, Colorado providing exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus. As western Colorado’s largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its technical college, CMU Tech, and via online offerings. Colorado Mesa University serves as the primary intellectual and cultural center of western Colorado and promotes the exchange of ideas that are of regional, national, and international importance. Founded in 1925, it is a dynamic university enrolling 10,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels. At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions.

Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that supports students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands.

The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you will not have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs, and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, rafting, and a mountain resort that’s less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado’s best kept secrets.

Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.

Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility.

Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and the type of accommodation needed.