Adjunct Faculty, Sociology

Concordia University Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Concordia University Irvine in Irvine, California, seeks adjunct faculty in sociology to teach introductory and upper-division courses and collaborate with full-time colleagues. The department emphasizes integrating Christian faith with academic pursuits and a Lutheran liberal arts approach.

The successful candidate will contribute to mentoring undergraduate students, participate in student research, and align courses with the CUI catalog offerings.

Qualifications

• Must articulate the interconnection between Christian faith and scholarship.
• Experience teaching at the collegiate level.
• Commitment to Lutheran liberal arts education and teaching excellence.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory and/or upper-division sociology courses.
• Hold office hours and work with full-time faculty colleagues.
• Possible undergraduate student research advising.
• Refer to the CUI catalog for possible course topics.

Skills

Teaching

Office hours

Curriculum development

Education

Doctorate in sociology

Master's degree in sociology or related field

Job description

Position Summary

The Sociology Department at Concordia University Irvine seeks applicants for adjunct faculty positions in the area of Sociology. The department strives to develop wise and honorable citizens capable of excelling as witnesses of Christ through their various roles within the academic field and elsewhere. Pursuant to this mission, we seek faculty candidates who can articulate the interconnection between their Christian faith and their academic pursuits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaching introductory and/or upper‑division courses
• Conducting office hours and working with full‑time faculty colleagues
• Possible course topics vary – a list of courses offered is available in the CUI Catalog
• Additional participation as an undergraduate student research advisor is possible

Qualification Requirements

• Successful candidates must confess the Christian faith, demonstrate a commitment to a Lutheran liberal arts education, and possess teaching excellence
• Candidates should also have an earned doctorate or a master’s degree in a relevant field

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