Adjunct Professor - Social Sciences & Interdisciplinary Studies

Johnson C. Smith University; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Johnson C. Smith University seeks part-time adjunct faculty for a range of social sciences and interdisciplinary studies courses. Faculty are expected to fulfill teaching duties, maintain office hours, and engage with students effectively. Candidates should hold a relevant master's degree and demonstrate experience with diversity in education.

Qualifications

• Degrees from regionally accredited institutions required.
• Ability to teach introductory and upper-division courses.
• Demonstrated experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Keep weekly office hours equivalent to half the credit hours taught.
• Respond to student calls, emails, etc.
• Submit midterm and final grades by announced deadlines.

Skills

Experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion

Education

Earned MS or MA in Political Science, Interdisciplinary Studies, Cultural Studies, Criminology, History, Sociology

Job description

Responsibilities

The Department of Social Sciences & Interdisciplinary Studies at Johnson C. Smith University is seeking applicants for an adjunct applicant pool. The positions are part-time, semester-long contracts only. Successful candidates may be able to return, based on availability and need. We are searching for faculty in the areas of Criminology, Sociology, Political Science, History, Cultural Studies, and Interdisciplinary Studies.

Courses are in-person. The candidate is expected to be available to students for out-of-class consultation. Part-time faculty are required to keep weekly office hours on campus, equivalent to half the credit hours taught (1.5 hours for every 3 credit hours), and to fulfill other responsibilities outlined in the university faculty handbook. Faculty must respond to student calls, emails, etc., regarding course-related questions, and provide grading feedback. They must also submit midterm and final grades to the university registrar by the announced deadlines.

Qualifications

Applicants should have an earned MS or MA in Political Science, Interdisciplinary Studies, Cultural Studies, Criminology, History, Sociology, or related fields. JD, DJS, or similar law degrees are not appropriate for Criminology positions. For Sociology courses, an MS or MA in Sociology is required. All degrees must be from regionally accredited institutions, with official transcripts required upon hire. Successful applicants must be able to teach both introductory and upper-division courses, including special topics in emerging fields such as emergency management, forensics, crime scene investigation, and fraud investigations. Sociology applicants should be capable of teaching courses like Principles of Sociology, Social Problems, Social Stratification, Deviant Behavior, and other special topics. Demonstrated experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion is also required.

Supplemental Information

Finalists are subject to a background check, including criminal history and identity verification. Employment depends on the successful completion of this background check. Required application materials include: 1) Letter of Application; 2) Curriculum Vitae; 3) Statement of Teaching Philosophy; 4) Unofficial transcripts from all attended institutions (official transcripts required for final candidates); 5) Three signed Letters of Recommendation from individuals familiar with the candidate's teaching abilities. Recommendations should be scanned and sent directly to Dr. Deborah Quick at [e-mail].