Adjunct - Sociology

Ottawa University; Surprise (AZ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottawa University seeks adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate and graduate coursework at its Surprise, Arizona campus and online programs. The need is contingent on enrollment and staffing, and postings may be updated as opportunities arise.

Ideal candidates hold a doctoral or master’s degree with relevant graduate credits and have five years of teaching experience. Experience with Blackboard and video conferencing tools is expected to support evening, weekend, and online classes across

Qualifications

• Earned Doctorate or a master's degree in related field with 18+ graduate credit hours.
• Five years of academic and professional teaching experience in the discipline.
• Experience with Blackboard or other online course platforms.
• Experience with Zoom, Skype, or WebEx for online instruction.
• Ability to teach in evening, weekend, and online programs.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Online teaching

Communication skills

Education

Doctorate or Master’s degree in related field

18+ graduate credit hours in discipline

Tools

Blackboard

Zoom

WebEx

Skype

Job description

Offers of employment (campus based and remote) may be extended only to individuals who reside within one of the following registered states: Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Wisconsin. You are required to maintain primary residency in one of the above states, to maintain employment with Ottawa University.JOB SUMMARYOttawa University is accepting applications for potential openings for Adjunct Instructor positions. The need for these positions is undetermined at this time and is dependent on operational need including enrollment and staffing If a need arises, the department will select candidates from this general adjunct posting. We do periodically post adjunct instructor positions for specific areas and needs you will need to apply as you see those become available.If you are interested in teaching in a university setting, it can be helpful to gain experience as an adjunct instructor. Many of our adjunct instructors hold a full-time career elsewhere, and choose to teach in our evening, weekend, and online programs so that they may have the opportunity to teach students.Ottawa University employs adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate/graduate level coursework for its adult campuses. Each location has an Academic Coordinator/Academic Dean dedicated to hiring for adjunct teaching responsibilities.Standard University Expectations:Be mindful and supportive of the Mission of Ottawa UniversityUnderstand and follow the University’s policies and procedures and exercise good judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the University’s Code of Conduct and Ethics.Manage your staff in accordance with University personnel policies. Encourage collaboration among the staff, provide regular evaluation and feedback, and facilitate developmental opportunities.Model and encourage collaboration among University offices and campuses assuring effective communication and operations.Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism. Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.Exercise inclusivity in your daily actions in accordance with the University’s Mission Statement, Statement of Spiritual Identity, and Statement of Inclusion, Openness, and Community.Our UniversityOttawa University “prepares professional and liberal arts graduates for lifetimes of personal significance, vocational fulfillment, and service to God and humanity” from residential campuses in Ottawa, Kansas (established 1865) and Surprise, Arizona (established 2017) and from professional and online campuses in Kansas City, Phoenix, and Milwaukee.Ottawa University is a regionally accredited, church-related, student-centered, private comprehensive university that strives to integrate faith, learning, and life in the academic experiences of students.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.Ottawa University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate in recruitment or employment on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.QualificationsREQUIRED EDUCATION: (education based on essential job duties and requirements consistent with business necessity):Earned Doctorate or a master's degree in related field, with 18+ graduate credit hours in the discipline being taught.REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: (experience based on requirements in role and are consistent with business necessity):Five years of academic and professional teaching experience within the teaching content.ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: List required and/or preferred certification, industry specific requirements, required or preferred use of equipment, and all necessary job skills, abilities, and knowledge competencies) Provide a list of items below:Experience with Blackboard or other similar online course platforms.Experience with Zoom, Skype, or WebExRequired Application Materials:These items can be attached as part of the application process.A completed employment application for each position you wish to apply for.Resume and or VitaCover LetterTeaching PhilosophyThree professional references (you will be asked to provide letters of recommendation if offered a position)Transcripts (These can be unofficial for application. If hired, you will be asked to supply official transcripts directly to the University for each conferred degree)A completed employment application is required for each position please attach to the application with a cover letter, resume, highest degree transcripts and the names of three professional references as a part of the application for employment.