Associate Faculty – Human Services and Sociology

Post University; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 2,600 - 3,200; Part time

Job summary

Post University in Waterbury, CT is seeking an Associate Faculty member to teach Human Services and Sociology on the main campus. This part-time role requires delivering courses and ensuring outcomes are met.

Candidates should have a master’s degree and relevant experience, be available for daytime classes two or three days a week, and complete required training prior to teaching. Compensation is $2,900 per course per semester.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and significant related experience in human services, sociology, or related field.
• Available to teach daytime hours two or three days a week in-person on the Waterbury, CT campus.
• College transcripts (official) on file with Associate Experience.
• Complete a training session prior to first teaching assignment and follow-up training.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Class Instruction in accordance with learning outcomes and syllabi.
• Classroom Management adhering to Post University policies and engage students.
• Evaluate Student Performance using course deliverables and rubrics.
• Adhere to Course Guidelines and engage students in discussions and activities.
• Respond promptly to grade determinations and input final grades into WebReg.

Skills

Daytime teaching availability

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Associate Faculty – Human Services and Sociology

Post University is currently accepting applications for Associate Faculty – Human Services and Sociologyto join our team.

*Compensation: $2,900 per course taught per semester*

*Must be within commuting distance to Waterbury, CT*

Who We Are

Post University is a thriving organization with an unfolding, amazing success story centered on one mission –changing the lives of its students and associates. Our approach is simple, authentic, and unique. At Post University, each day begins and ends with a demonstration of distinct behaviors unique to our culture and way of life. Our team of passionate professionals daily embraces a culture that celebrates bold ideas, supports individual growth, and puts our students at the heart of everything we do.

For more than 130 years, Post University has been dedicated to student success, serving thousands of learners across our online, main campus, undergraduate, and graduate programs. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and seek individuals who are passionate about contributing to a collaborative and student‑focused community.

Due to Post-specific operational and administrative considerations, the position is not approved to be performed in Alaska, California, Hawaii, or New York. Candidates must be physically located and perform their work from an approved state.

JOB SUMMARY:

A human services and sociology associate faculty member is a part-time employee hired to teach specific human services or sociology course(s) during a semester on a part-time basis on the main campus in Waterbury, CT. As an instructor, the associate faculty member’s primary duty is to convey the course material so that students can attain the instructional outcomes of the course.

The human services and sociology associate faculty member’s minimum obligation to the University is to fulfill the requirements specified for each course and comply with the University’s procedures and regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Facilitate Class Instruction.The human services and sociology associate faculty member is responsible for teaching the assigned class in accordance with learning outcomes and syllabi specified by the program chair of human services and sociology and by Post University.

Classroom Management:The associate faculty member is responsible for adhering to all Post University policies and guidelines as they pertain to course conduct and academic expectations for engagement. As the primary contact with students in the course, the associate faculty member is expected to work closely with the program chair and Student Advising to address areas of concern.

Evaluate Student Performance. The associate faculty member is expected to administer evaluations of student performance based on course deliverables and course rubrics. All interim course grades will be posted on the Blackboard Grade Center. Final course grades will be posted into the University’s system known as WebReg.

Adhere to Course Guidelines. The associate faculty member is responsible for participation in any class discussions, activities, and assignments as determined by the course. The program chair shall set the required minimum, but it should be recognized that Post University in general requires all instructors to fully engage students and maintains a high-touch effort with students.

Respond Promptly to Grade Determination. The associate faculty member should submit grades for any assignments, discussion board exercises, and exams and course completion according to the established requirements.

Input Final Grades in WebReg and into the Blackboard Grade Center.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

All human services and sociology associate faculty must:

• Have a minimum of a master’s degree and significant related experience in human services, sociology, or related field.
• Be available to teach daytime hours two or three days a week in-person, on the main campus in Waterbury, CT.
• Have college transcripts (official) on file with Associate Experience to be considered for employment.
• Complete a training session prior to their first teaching assignment at Post University and follow-up semester in-person classroom technology and teaching training.