Adjunct Social Problems Instructor (SOC 102) - On Campus

Syracuse University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Job summary

Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY invites applications for a part-time instructor to teach Sociology 102 – Social Problems during the Winterlude session (3 credits). The position requires on-campus presence to support students and collaborate with colleagues.

Minimum qualifications include an MA in Sociology or related field; ABD or PhD candidates preferred. Responsibilities include developing a syllabus, selecting books, delivering lectures, maintaining office hours, and grading.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an MA in Sociology or a closely related discipline.
• Preference will be given to ABD and PhD level candidates from our program and others who have previously taught for us.

Responsibilities

• Developing and/or updating a class syllabus.
• Ordering the appropriate books and materials in advance of the class start date.
• Preparation of lectures, projects or other student assignments.
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours.
• Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
• Meeting all designated class periods.
• Submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.
• Grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.

Skills

Teaching experience

Effective teaching

Education

MA in Sociology or related discipline

ABD or PhD preferred

Job description

Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY invites applications for a part-time instructor to teach Sociology 102 – Social Problems during the Winterlude session (3 credits). The position requires on-campus presence to support students and collaborate with colleagues.

Minimum qualifications include an MA in Sociology or related field; ABD or PhD candidates preferred. Responsibilities include developing a syllabus, selecting books, delivering lectures, maintaining office hours, and grading.