Adjunct Instructor of Anthropology or Sociology, School of Liberal Arts

Adjunct Instructor of Anthropology or Sociology School of Liberal Arts

JOB LOCATION:

Fully Remote

X Hybrid (Some remote work some on campus work)

X On Campus

JOB SUMMARY

Spalding Universitys School of Liberal Arts invites applications for adjunct professors to teach up to 3 introductory undergraduate classes in sociology and/or anthropology during the 2026-27 academic year.

Contracts may be renewed for additional terms based on departmental needs funding ability and candidate performance. A minimum of a masters degree in sociology or anthropology is required.

Sociology and Anthropology courses are part of the University Studies requirements at Spalding University. For information about the School of Liberal Arts see

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teaching formats:
  • 75 minute in-person daytime classes Mondays through Thursdays for 8 weeks
  • 2.5 hour in-person evening classes once per week plus 2.5 hours of online instruction per week for 8 weeks
  • online courses with 40 hours of instruction spread over 8 weeks
• Following School of Liberal Arts and University standards for course syllabi and LMS (Canvas)

SKILLS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• M.A. M.S. or Ph. D degree in sociology or anthropology
• Teaching experience in higher education is preferred

INTERRELATIONS

• Regular or daily contact with administration faculty staff and students.
• Must have an appreciation and respect for diverse populations.

CONTACT

All applications are made through the Paycom Applicant Tracking System.

For questions please reach out to: Dorina Miller Parmenter Chair of the School of Liberal Arts ;

ABOUT SPALDING UNIVERSITY:

Spalding University offers a comprehensive package including medical dental vision Spalding matching contribution up to 5% to your 403b/Roth retirement plan generous Paid Time Off program Parental Leave paid holidays paid life insurance and long-term disability paid time for volunteering and more.

Situated in the heart of downtown Louisville Kentuckys largest city Spalding University combines a rich social justice history and a commitment to community service as we attract students who desire a high-quality education in a very personalized setting. An engaged faculty serves nearly 2000 students at the bachelors masters and doctoral levels providing real-world learning in liberal and professional studies.

Faculty staff and students are united by the institutional mission: Spalding University is a diverse community of learners dedicated to meeting the needs of the times in the tradition of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth through quality undergraduate and graduate liberal and professional studies grounded in spiritual values with an emphasis on service and the promotion of peace and justice.

With a focus on service and leadership Spalding offers all students a mission-driven connection to community and comprehensive learning resources while striking a distinctive balance serving the educational needs of both the traditional student and the working addition our unique 8-week class delivery format affords students scheduling flexibility amidst other life responsibilities.

Spalding aspires to become the first choice for students of compassion and service. Celebrated for a rigorous yet nurturing environment emulated for interdisciplinary collaborations and acclaimed for contributions to the community.

Spalding University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University complies with all federal state and local equal employment opportunity laws. It is the Universitys policy not to discriminate against any individual or group of individuals and to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race color national origin age disability religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity marital status military status veteran status or other protected status. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.