Adjunct Instructor/Division of Social Sciences

Position Summary
Individuals appointed from this pool will have the primary responsibility to teach courses within the Division of Social Sciences including: -Criminology & Criminal Justice -Economics -History -Political Science -Psychology -Sociology & Anthropology See specific needs below in each major area of study. Criminology & Criminal Justice SOU offers a Bachelors degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice ( CCJ ) that prepares students for a wide variety of employment in such organizations as governmental agencies law enforcement public agencies and the prison system. The CCJ program seeks applicants that can teach either or both online and traditional courses in support of the CCJ degree. Specific needs vary by term but individuals with experience teaching introductory courses in Criminal law criminology and law enforcement are encouraged to apply. In your cover letter please address your areas of expertise Economics SOU offers a Bachelors degree in Economics that prepares students for a wide variety of employment in such organizations as governmental agencies consulting firms public interest groups and not-for-profit organizations and law firms. The Economics degree prepares students to work in a variety of administrative management and financial positions. Instructional needs include introductory courses in both macro and microeconomics. In your cover letter please address your areas of expertise History SOU offers a Bachelors degree in History that prepares students for a wide variety of employment in such organizations as governmental agencies media and not-for-profit organizations. The degree also prepares students for graduate programs in history public policy law education and business. Applicants with experience in both U.S. and World History are invited to apply. In your cover letter please address your areas of expertise. Political Science SOU offers a Bachelors degree in Political Science that prepares students for a wide variety of employment in such organizations as governmental agencies consulting firms public interest groups and not-for-profit-organizations. The degree also prepares students for graduate programs in political science public policy law education and business. The Political Science program seeks applicants that can teach either or both online and traditional courses in support of the Political Science degree. Specific needs vary by term but individuals with experience teaching introductory surveys public policy law American politics and international politics are encouraged to apply. In your cover letter please address your areas of expertise. Psychology We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate both academic preparation at the Masters degree level (Ph.D. preferred) and experience teaching in the following areas; I/O learning and memory behavioral neuropsychology and personality. We are also seeking candidates with experience teaching both introductory psychology and research methods. Willingness and ability to teach using online methods is desirable. In your cover letter please address your areas of expertise. Sociology & Anthropology ( SOAN ) The sociology and anthropology degree offers students a major based on the shared intellectual foundations and methods of inquiry of two distinct social science disciplines. The program also supports the Human Service degree Social Justice minor and certificates in Cultural Resource Management and Regional Studies and Applied Research. The SOAN curriculum emphasizes an appreciation of cultural diversity and a critical historical and comparative perspective on social worlds. Qualified applicants will have experience teaching introductory college-level courses. Applicants with experience in either Sociology or Anthropology are invited to apply. In your cover letter please address your areas of expertise.

Physical Demands
Activities may involve standing sitting working at a computer and lecturing

Duties
The primary responsibility of a faculty member is teaching. Teaching encompasses normal instructional activities beyond the teaching of assigned courses such as academic advising working with students outside of class posting and maintaining appropriate office hours course and curriculum planning etc. Efforts associated with teaching may include but are not limited to: preparation; direct instruction; assessment; student contact outside of class (office hours appointments email); presenting complex concepts to a group of diverse learners; listening; understanding and responding to student questions in real time/in a classroom environment; and applying critical judgement to student work both written and verbal delivery of information. Efforts associated with lab/workshop may include: providing students with practical experience using instrumentation and equipment in a way that enables student learning and ensures safety; simultaneously monitoring and managing multiple students individually and in groups; demonstrating and executing complex procedures; and using complex instrumentation and hazardous materials. Incumbents appointed to multiple terms of teaching may require professional development and service. Professional Development includes maintaining currency in the discipline taught. Service includes program and institutional administrative committee and student support and retention activities. In addition to teaching and service the primary responsibilities at the professorial level include participation in scholarly and/or creative activities including mentoring student research projects often related to the successful candidates research program.

Minimum Qualifications
Most positions are anticipated to be hired at the adjunct instructor level. Adjunct Instructor (term-by-term): Initial appointment at the rank of Instructor requires a Masters or terminal degree in the discipline taught or a related field; OR Bachelors degree in the discipline taught or a related field plus equivalency of Masters degree in years of professional experience in the field. Demonstrated teaching potential. Familiarity with the appropriate equipment as required for the discipline. Adjunct Assistant Professor: Initial appointment at the rank of Adjunct Assistant Professor requires a terminal degree in the discipline taught or a related field; OR Masters degree in the discipline taught or a related field and is in the process of completing the appropriate terminal degree. Demonstrated teaching potential. Familiarity with the appropriate equipment as required for the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications
Adjunct Instructor (term-by-term): Masters degree in the discipline taught or a related field Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and active participation in the life of the institution. Commitment to student learning retention support and assessment are critical. Adjunct Assistant Professor: Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching development of a record of scholarship and active participation in the life of the institution and profession. Work experience that equates to one-academic year of full-time college teaching or one-academic year of the combination of part-time teaching experience while a graduate student. Professional experience in the field related to teaching assignment particularly if working with more advanced students