Sociology for Professionals Instructor - Non-Tenure Track Faculty Vacancy Pool

Western Washington University•Poulsbo, WA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Sociology Department at Western Washington University maintains a vacancy pool for qualified individuals interested in temporary, part-time teaching positions for the Western on the Peninsula, Sociology for Professionals program. These positions are located at the Olympic College campuses in Bremerton and Poulsbo, WA. Applications are accepted continuously to fill potential openings throughout the academic year and summer sessions. While typically part-time, occasional opportunities for temporary full-time appointments may arise. Positions are generally filled on a quarterly basis and may become available at any time.

Requirements

MA in Sociology or closely related social science field
Demonstrated potential for excellent teaching in sociology
Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivating learning environments that are equitable and inclusive of students with diverse social identities and backgrounds

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. or ABD in Sociology or closely related discipline
Successful prior teaching experience
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Evidence of scholarship

Responsibilities

Be an excellent teacher, current in the discipline.
Engage students actively in their own learning, including discussion, writing, and analysis.
Set high standards regarding course content.
Provide students with feedback on their coursework and examinations.
Be available to students through regularly scheduled office hours in keeping with department policy.
Ensure students evaluate courses using standard University evaluation forms or others approved by the provost.
Make course evaluations available to the department chairs and faculty for annual review.