Adjunct Sociology Instructors

Evolving Solution Services; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 2,000 - 4,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday schedule

Tuition remission for employee and/or

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement benefits

Health insurance

Job summary

Avila University is seeking adjunct sociology instructors to teach on-site courses in Kansas City, MO. The positions are contracted per semester, with responsibilities including delivering lectures, developing course outlines, and assessing student progress using the university’s Canvas system.

Qualified candidates should hold a Master’s degree or higher in sociology (or related) with relevant graduate coursework.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in sociology or related discipline; 18 sociology graduate credits if degree in another field.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and social justice in teaching.
• Experience in higher education teaching preferred.
• Multilingual skills highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach sociology courses on campus each semester.
• Develop course outlines and assess student progress.
• Deliver content using accessible methods for diverse learners.
• Use Canvas LMS for course delivery and record-keeping.
• Collaborate with criminology faculty and School of Social Sciences Chair.
• Perform other duties related to assigned courses.

Skills

Teaching

Diversity & equity

Student assessment

Higher education experience

Education

Master's degree or higher in sociology or related with 18 credit hours sociology graduate coursework

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

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Adjunct Sociology Instructors

Part Time Avila University - Kansas City, Missouri, Kansas City, MO, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1021

POSITION SUMMARY

Contracted on a per-semester basis, the position will provide direct instruction to students by teaching classes, developing course outlines, assessing student progress, and utilizing the University’s assigned technology to maintain appropriate records. Avila University is seeking adjunct instructors for sociology courses that will be held on-campus. Teaching responsibilities will include:

Responsibilities:

• Lectures in sociology pertaining to understanding theory, social institutions, equity, and social change.
• Conduct all class sessions according to the assigned schedule.
• Provide instruction, activities, assignments, assessments, and feedback to adequately cover all objectives for the specific course(s) taught.
• Deliver content using effectual methods which are appropriate to students with differing abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural experience.
• Use Canvas Learning Management System as part of course delivery.
• Work effectively with criminology faculty and the School of Social Sciences Chair.
• Perform other duties as needed related to assigned courses.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher in specific discipline relevant to teaching responsibilities or a Master's degree in another area with 18 credit hours of sociology graduate coursework from an accredited university/college.
• Ability to contribute to a climate that supports a diverse student body, serves first-generation college students, multilingual learners, and contributions to equity and social justice through their work.
• Previous teaching in higher education experience preferred.
• Teaching experience with a diverse population preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching.
• Multilingual skills highly preferred.
• Successful candidates should be committed to contributing to a climate that supports a diverse student body, serves first-generation college students, multilingual learners, and contributions to equity and social justice through their work.

This is a full-time position, eligible for the usual and customary benefits.

Avila University’s comprehensive benefit package includes:

• generous holiday schedule
• tuition remission for employee and dependents
• vacation and sick leave
• retirement benefits
• health insurance

The Community:

Kansas City, a two-state metropolitan area with a population of nearly two million, offers a wide variety of cultural, educational and social life opportunities. Avila University, a Catholic university founded and inspired by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, provides undergraduate and graduate education in the liberal arts and professional studies, preparing lifelong learners who make meaningful contributions to the global community.

Additional Employment Information:

Avila University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of, sex, race, religion, age, color, sexual orientation, disability, national or ethnic origin, marital status, veteran's status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

You must be at least 18 years of age to be employed by Avila University.

All new employees will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)" and produce requested documentation after employment.

In compliance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, the university's annual security and crime statistics report is available at https://www.avila.edu/campus-resources/campus-safety. A copy of this report is available upon request from the Campus Safety Office in the Whitfield building any weekday between 8am and 5pm.

Avila University requires the successful completion of a background check as a condition of employment.