Part-Time Faculty, Sociology

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Department of Language & Cultural Studies Anthropology and Sociology at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a part-time faculty position to teach courses in Sociology.

The Sociology Part-Time Instructor will lead or facilitate instruction for Sociology courses such as SOC 131 Introductory Sociology SOC 245 Sociology of the Family SOC 310 Population and Society SOC 365 Social Change in Appalachia SOC 380 Jobs and Professionalization SOC 300 Animals and Society SOC 383 Environment and Society and SOC 399 Gender & Society. Instruction may be online or in-person depending on Sociology Program needs. Applicants should specify in their cover letter if they are only available to teach in one format. Part-Time Instructors chosen to facilitate online for the SOC 131 Introductory Sociology SOC 232 Social Statistics or SOC 399 Gender & Society online course will work with the course instructor to moderate online discussion answer student questions grade assignments etc. Applicants should have at least 18 hours in a related graduate degree such as Sociology Applied Sociology or Criminology. Sociology M.A. M.S. or Ph.D. preferred.

Part-time faculty may teach up to nine credit hours depending on departmental needs.

Applicants will be screened and contacted as departmental needs for part-time faculty arise. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts are required at the time of the position offer and as a condition of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Applicants should have at least 18 hours in a related graduate degree such as Sociology Applied Sociology or Criminology. Sociology M.A. M.S. or Ph.D. preferred.