Adjunct Faculty - Sociology

Aurora University; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 1,515,360; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition remission

Job summary

A regional university in Aurora, IL, is seeking passionate adjunct faculty to teach courses in Sociology and Anthropology. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Sociology or Anthropology and have a desire to engage students effectively. This role offers flexible teaching opportunities based on course demand and is compensated at $1,100 per credit hour.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience in higher education settings required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for student learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach Sociology and Anthropology courses.
• Maintain course materials and assessment standards.

Skills

Teaching courses in Sociology

Ability to teach Introduction to Society

Knowledge of Cultural Anthropology

Familiarity with Gender and Sexuality studies

Education

Master's degree in Sociology or Anthropology

Terminal degree preferred

Job description

Position Overview

Aurora University seeks talented adjunct faculty who are passionate about teaching and learning. Adjunct faculty are qualified part-time instructors offered teaching opportunities based on course demand and staffing. Aurora University is searching for qualified instructors as part of its adjunct faculty pool to teach in the Sociology program.

Essential Job Functions

Teaching Responsibilities

• Teaching courses in Sociology and Anthropology across the curriculum, with a particular need for instructors qualified and ready to teach—Introduction to Society, Cultural Anthropology, Issues in the Study of Gender and Sexuality, Globalization and Social Change, The Politics of Intimate Relations.

Essential Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

A master's degree in sociology, anthropology, or a related field is required and a terminal degree is preferred.

Skills

The anticipated pay rate for this position is $1,100 per credit hour. This compensation is subject to change at the sole discretion of the university, based on institutional needs. The pay range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted amount the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The final pay rate will not be below the lowest pay rate listed herein.

Benefit-eligible positions offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life, vision, long term disability, a 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA, and tuition remission.

Aurora University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Additional Notes

Do you understand that this position is not remote and will require you to be onsite or work in a hybrid capacity within the Chicagoland area?

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