Adjunct Professor

Responsibilities

The Department of Social Sciences & Interdisciplinary Studies at Johnson C. Smith University is seeking applicants for an adjunct applicant pool. The positions are part-time, semester-long contracts only. However, successful candidates may be able to return, based on availability and need. We are searching for faculty in the areas of Criminology, Sociology, Political Science, History, Cultural Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies.

Course are in-person. In addition, the candidate is expected to be available to their students for out-of-class consultation. Part-time faculty are required to keep weekly office hours on campus equivalent to half the number of credit hours taught (1.5 hours for every 3 credit hours) and any other responsibilities as outlined in the university faculty handbook. Faculty will be available to respond to student calls, emails, etc. to follow up regarding course-related questions. Faculty must also provide grading feedback and submit midterm and final grades to the university registrar by the announced deadlines.

Qualifications

Earned MS or MA in the disciplines of Political Science, Interdisciplinary Studies, Cultural Studies, Criminology, History, Sociology or related fields. The JD, DJS, or other similar law degree is not appropriate for Criminology positions and persons with this degree need not apply. For Sociology courses, candidates must have an MS or MA in Sociology. All degrees must be from regionally accredited colleges and universities. Official transcripts will have to be provided upon hire. Successful applicants must be able to teach introductory and upper-division courses. In addition, successful applicants must be able to teach special topics in emerging fields and topics (e.g. emergency management, forensics, crime scene and fraud investigations). Sociology applicants must be able to teach introductory and upper-division courses in the discipline, including (but not limited to) Principles of Sociology, Social Problems, Social Stratification, Deviant Behavior, and special topics courses. Demonstrated experience with diversity, excellence, and inclusion.

Supplemental Information

Finalists for this position are subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check. Files to be submitted are 1) Letter of Application; 2) Curriculum Vitae; 3) Statement of Teaching Philosophy; 4) Unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended (official transcripts will be required of al/finalists); 5) Three signed Letters of Recommendation on letterhead from individuals familiar with the candidate's teaching abilities are also required and should be scanned directly to Dr. Deborah Quick at dcarter@jcsu.edu by the person making the recommendation.

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