Adjunct Instructor, Sociology, College of Arts & Sciences
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Term Adjunct, Sociology, College of Arts & Sciences
The Department of Sociology invites applications for an adjunct faculty member to teach courses in the 2024-2025 academic year. We anticipate needing one or two instructors for two undergraduate courses each per semester. This can be a remote position, but we are also open to the possibility of assigning in-person classes if the successful candidate is based locally.
Job Overview
On a part-time, limited basis, the Adjunct Faculty member’s primary academic function is teaching.
Essential Functions
- On a part-time basis, conduct and teach assigned undergraduate-level courses online or in person (mode of instruction depends on the department’s needs).
- May serve as an academic advisor for students.
- Engage in other activities ancillary to or in support of these responsibilities.
- Review, and where necessary, respond in a timely manner to all University-related communications.
Minimum Requirements
- Masters or Ph.D. degree in Sociology (in hand).
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to present complex material to students unfamiliar with a subject.
- Experience teaching an online sociology course.
- Ability to work and collaborate with individuals from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
Required Education
Required Trainings/Certifications
Required Experience
Additional Qualifications Considered
Preferred experience:
- At least two semesters of online teaching of sociology courses.
- At least one semester as instructor of record for an Introduction to Sociology course (online or in person).
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
- Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
- Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
- Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
- Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
- Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.
As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).
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Adjunct Instructor, Sociology, College of Arts & Sciences
Cincinnati, OH, US
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