• Sociology Adjunct Instructor

    Tarleton State University (Stephenville, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Sociology Adjunct Instructor

     

    Agency

     

    Tarleton State University

     

    Department

     

    Adjunct Faculty Sociology

     

    Proposed Minimum Salary

     

    Commensurate

     

    Job Location

     

    Stephenville, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Faculty

    Job Description

    The College of Education at Tarleton State University seeks to establish a pool of qualified applicants for future part-time Adjunct Faculty appointments in the Department of Sociology. This pool is for Spring Semester 2024. Successful applicants may teach up to six (6) semester credit hours within the required discipline online or face-to-face as dictated by student demand, hold office hours, and assist students as needed.

    Required Qualifications:

    + Master’s degree in Sociology (or a closely related field) with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Sociology.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + An earned doctorate in the discipline or a closely related field, with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Sociology.

    + Prior relevant industry experience, with at least three years of industry experience in a senior position related to the area of Sociology.

    + Previous online teaching experience at the collegiate level.

    + Familiarity with Canvas teaching platform.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    + Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

    + Ability to interact effectively and professionally with the general public.

    + Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks.

    + Ability to work under stress and with pressing timelines.

    + Ability to maintain confidentiality.

    Other information:

    + The above job duties may not be performed in every Adjunct Faculty position and might not include all related duties that may be performed.

    + Adjunct Faculty positions are temporary appointments, assigned per semester and on an as-needed basis.

    + These temporary appointments are for the Spring 2024 semester and/or any applicable Academic Year 2024 Sub-terms.

     

    Initial review of applications will begin immediately

    Application Procedure:

    During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via “Submit” action.

    Employment applications must include:

    + Completed online application

    + Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

    + Curriculum Vitae or Resume

    + At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information, and

    + Unofficial transcripts

     

    Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

     

    All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

     

    Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

     

    Founded in 1899, Tarleton State University a founding member of The Texas A&M University System, has a rich history and tradition through generations that have inspired educational excellence. Tarleton maintains a commitment to transformational student experiences and career readiness supported by engaged faculty, staff, and alumni mentors. Tarleton State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), earned the prestigious designation of Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, and is a member of the NCAA Division I, Western Athletic Conference.

     

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    + Research and Economic Development

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    Tarleton State University is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. If you have questions about submitting your application, please contact [email protected] .