Adjunct Faculty for Epidemiology of Everyday Life, CAS Department of Sociology

American University • Washington, DC

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About The Position

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. This is an open continuous vacancy announcement that will be used to fill an adjunct vacancy to teach Epidemiology of Everyday Life. Until you hear from a representative of the Department of Sociology or the Office of HR Faculty, please continue to also apply directly to other positions posted on AU's website. The Department of Sociology in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for an adjunct faculty position for upcoming Academic Year to teach a 3-credit Epidemiology of Everyday Life course (SOCY 275). Students learn fundamental principles of epidemiological and statistical analysis and relate those principles to everyday decisions. The course exposes students to the formal models that epidemiologists use to make decisions to improve public health. They then use those lessons to identify sound and no-so-sound statistical practices. This course is a part of the AU CORE quantitative literacy curriculum, and therefore quantitative /statistical analysis skills are required. Also required is an advanced degree (Master or Doctoral) in sociology or relevant fields. Rank will depend on an applicant’s highest degree earned in the field. The applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The Department of Sociology offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The Department is organized under the College of Arts and Sciences, which is where scholarship in the Arts, Humanities, and Sciences is pursued.

Requirements

• Quantitative /statistical analysis skills are required
• Advanced degree (Master or Doctoral) in sociology or relevant fields

Responsibilities

• Teach one section of Epidemiology of Everyday Life as assigned
• Develop lesson plans and classroom material in alignment with the department standards
• Evaluate and assess student performance in a timely manner
• Hold regular office hours to support student learning
• Use the learning management platform Canvas to communicate and post course material

Benefits

• AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees