Part-time Instructor (Pool) - Sociology and Community Development

Austin Peay State University; Clarksville (TN); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Austin Peay State University’s Department of Sociology invites qualified applicants to join our Adjunct Instructor Pool to fill part-time, temporary teaching positions on an as-needed basis for upcoming semesters.

Adjunct instructors will teach undergraduate sociology courses—Introduction to Sociology, Social Problems, Race and Ethnicity, Gender and Society, and Sociology of the Family—with courses offered in person, online, or in hybrid formats.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Sociology or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at the college level; strong communication and organizational skills.
• A background check will be required of the successful applicant.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver course content in alignment with department standards
• Evaluate and grade student work in a timely manner
• Maintain regular communication with students and department leadership
• Uphold academic integrity and foster a respectful learning environment

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in Sociology

Ph.D. in Sociology

Job description

Description

The Department of Sociology at Austin Peay State University is currently seeking qualified applicants to join our Adjunct Instructor Pool. This pool will be used to fill part-time, temporary teaching positions on an as‑needed basis for upcoming semesters.

The Department of Sociology at Austin Peay State University is currently seeking qualified applicants to join our Adjunct Instructor Pool. This pool will be used to fill part-time, temporary teaching positions on an as‑needed basis for upcoming semesters.

Adjunct instructors will teach undergraduate courses in sociology, which may include— but are not limited to—Introduction to Sociology, Social Problems, Race and Ethnicity, Gender and Society, and Sociology of the Family. Courses may be offered in‑person, online, or in hybrid formats.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver course content in alignment with department standards
• Evaluate and grade student work in a timely manner
• Maintain regular communication with students and department leadership
• Uphold academic integrity and foster a respectful learning environment

Physical Requirements

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Sociology or a closely related field from an accredited institution
• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at the college level Strong communication and organizational skills
• A background search will be required of the successful applicant.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Sociology
• Familiarity with D2L

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcript
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3

The number of adjunct instructors hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department.

Each applicant must include the names and contact information for three references, one of which must be from your most recent or current employer, with your application materials.