Adjunct Instructor, Sociology

Piedmont University • Demorest (Main) Campus, GA

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About The Position

Piedmont University adjunct instructors of sociology teach sections of sociology courses online and/or on campus. They maintain accurate and secure student grade and attendance records, uphold professional standards in course content, objectives, teaching, and grading, and file accurate course syllabi with the College of Arts and Sciences each semester. Instructors are expected to understand university and department policies, contribute to the ongoing operation of their department and college, and remain available to students, faculty, staff, and administrators before or after class and through regular checks of university email. Regular and predictable attendance is required. Instructors must remain current in their area of employment and be flexible as institutional needs change.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in sociology or a related discipline.
• Advanced organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of students.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain detailed student records.
• Ability to effectively work with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching experience in a college or university environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach sections of sociology courses online and/or on campus.
• Maintain accurate and secure records of student grades and attendance.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism in course content, objectives, teaching, and grading.
• File accurate course syllabi with the College of Arts and Sciences each semester.
• Maintain an understanding of university and department policies.
• Contribute to the ongoing operation of the department and college.
• Be available to students, faculty, staff, and administrators before or after class, and regularly check university email.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Remain relevant in the area of employment and flexible to changes in work related to institutional needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level