Adjunct, Social Sciences

University of Houston System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Houston System seeks qualified adjunct instructors to teach in Anthropology, Health and Behavioral Sciences, Political Science, Social Science, and Sociology at the University of Houston-Downtown. The candidate will plan syllabi, lecture, and deliver quality instruction following institutional guidelines while evaluating student performance and maintaining a positive learning environment.

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the discipline.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with at least 18 hours of graduate coursework in the discipline.

Responsibilities

• Plan and create course syllabi.
• Lecture and provide quality instruction and guidance.
• Follow established institutional guidelines.
• Evaluate student performance.
• Maintain a positive educational environment in the classroom.

Skills

Course instruction

Syllabus development

Student assessment

Classroom management

Education

Master's degree with 18 hours graduate coursework

Job description

Department:Social SciencesSalary:

Description

Note: Adjunct positions in the Department of Social Sciences are filled as needed.

The Department of Social Sciences at the University of Houston-Downtown seeks qualified adjunct instructors to teach in the following disciplines: Anthropology, Health and Behavioral Sciences, Political Science, Social Science, and Sociology. The candidate must plan and create course syllabi, lecture, and provide quality instruction and guidance, follow established institutional guidelines, evaluate student performance, maintain a positive educational environment in the classroom, etc.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a Master's degree with at least 18 hours of graduate course work in the particular discipline.

Required Attachments by Candidate

Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Letters of Recommendation, Unofficial
Transcripts, Teaching Philosophy, or Statement

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.