Adjunct Instructor - Social Sciences

Chatham; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 41,328 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

A reputable university in Pittsburgh is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for Social Sciences to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, collaborate with faculty, and provide mentorship. Required qualifications include a master's degree in a relevant subject, with a doctoral degree preferred. Candidates with prior teaching experience are also encouraged to apply. The institution values diversity and inclusion, striving to foster a culturally vibrant campus. This position supports both student success and retention.

Qualifications

• Completion of a master's degree in a relevant field.
• Completion of a doctoral degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Candidates with college teaching and mentoring experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate level courses in Social Sciences disciplines.
• Consulting and collaborating with other faculty to align course content with departmental goals.
• Holding office hours and being available to students for additional support and mentorship.
• Participating in adjunct instructor training sessions.

Job description

Chatham University welcomes your interest in employment opportunities and encourages you to review open positions. Please note that Chatham does not accept unsolicited applications.Chatham University seeks to fill Adjunct Instructor opportunities in the Social Sciences curriculum. Individuals with professional experience and training in the areas of Criminology, History, International Studies, Political Sciences, Psychology, and Social Work are encouraged to apply.The Social Sciences curriculum aligns with the University’s core values of sustainability, community engagement, and inclusion. Instructors may utilize a variety of teaching methods to promote student engagement such as experiential learning, group discussion, project work, simulations, case analysis, field trips, guest lectures, multimedia, or other techniques.Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals' intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes employee and student success and retention.Review of applications is ongoing.**Position Summary:** Adjunct positions will be filled as needed in Social Sciences.**Primary Responsibilities:*** Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate level courses in Social Sciences disciplines.* Consulting and collaborating with other faculty to align course content with departmental teaching goals and objectives.* Holding office hours and being available to students for additional support and mentorship.* Participating in adjunct instructor training sessions.**Required Qualifications:*** Completion of a master’s degree in a relevant field.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Completion of a doctoral degree in a relevant field.* Candidates with college teaching and mentoring experience.*Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals' intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes employee and student success and retention.**Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital or family status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.*Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to success, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy, humble and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in our area.