Traditional Adjunct Instructor-Sociology

Southern Nazarene University; Bethany (OK); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 82,656,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, OK invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate Sociology courses, including Introduction to Sociology. The role may include teaching an upper division Sociology course depending on fields of study.

This part-time position emphasizes available online or evening schedules, with courses Monday–Friday 8:00–5:00 or Monday–Thursday 6:00–8:30, and requires strong communication and a commitment to SNU's Christ-centered mission.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Sociology or equivalent with 18 graduate hours in Sociology.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Experience teaching sociology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses on assigned days and times.
• Plan lessons addressing learning outcomes.
• Use technology to enhance instruction and assessment.
• Design, administer, and grade assessments to measure student learning.
• Gather course assignments for documentation to SNU Council/accreditation.
• Maintain up-to-date grade book in LMS.
• Maintain attendance records.
• Set up LMS site for assigned course(s).
• Administer final exams as scheduled by the Registrar.
• Submit final grades as requested by the Registrar.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Classroom instruction

Education

Master’s in Sociology

Master’s in another field + 18 Sociology credits

Job description

Part-time

WORK SCHEDULE

Courses may be taught online, Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, or Monday through Thursday 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm.

JOB SUMMARY

The SNU Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences seeks adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate Sociology courses, including Introduction to Sociology. Qualified applicants may also be asked to teach an upper division Sociology course, depending on the candidate’s specialized field(s) of study.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

• Teach courses on assigned days and times
• Plan lessons that address particular learning outcomes and the needs of students.
• Use technology to enhance instruction and assessment.
• Design, administer, and grade assessments to measure student learning.
• Gather a sample of course assignments as requested for documentation for SNU General Education Council and any specialized accreditation.
• Maintain an accurate, up-to-date grade book in our Learning Management System.
• Maintain an accurate, up-to-date attendance record.
• Set up and make proper use of a Learning Management System site for assigned course(s).
• Administer a final exam on the day and time scheduled by the Registrar.
• Submit final grades as requested by the Registrar.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. According to SNU policy, all faculty and staff must profess faith in Jesus Christ, possess a strong personal Christian commitment and be committed to the SNU mission to make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ centered community. As an institution of the Church of the Nazarene, applicants must understand and embrace the biblical principle that all people are created in the image of God and should be treated with dignity and respect, including a belief in equal opportunity to work, contribute, and flourish without discrimination.

• Master's degree in Sociology OR a Master’s degree in another field with 18 credit hours in graduate-level courses in Sociology
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Sociology or related field.
• Experience in face-to-face classroom instruction at the undergraduate level
• Experience using discovery learning or inquiry-based learning for instruction
• Experience using a computer algebra system for instruction and assessment

Supervision Received:

Receives supervision and course assignments from the Social and Behavioral Sciences chair, although other staff members in the unit may provide work direction.

Supervision Exercised:

No supervision of others necessary for this position.

Benefits

This position is not eligible for benefits.