Adjunct Professor - Sociology / Anthropology

Campus

OSU-Oklahoma City

Contact Name & Email

Dr. Weaver,

Work Schedule

Courses may be day or evening.

Appointment Length

6 months or less

Hiring Range

$750 per credit hour or $800 per

credit hour for a class with a lab, based on full enrollment.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Resume and cover letter are required

for full consideration. Official transcripts will be required upon

hire.

About this Position

Adjunct Instructor –

Sociology & Anthropology

Join our dynamic

and student-centered academic community! We’re seeking an

enthusiastic and knowledgeable Adjunct Instructor to teach

undergraduate courses in Sociology and Anthropology.

If you’re passionate about inspiring students

to think critically about society and culture, we invite you to

apply and make a meaningful impact in our learning community.

Job Summary :

To develop in each student the skills

of critical thinking and to help students learn the subject matter

presented to them in order for that student to become a positive

member of the community.

Essential Job

Functions : Maintain

student and course records with updates on the learning management

system.

Maintain and file current course

outlines, objectives and grading procedures for all courses.

Exhibit innovative and adaptive instructional

methods.

Completes all mandatory training.

Fulfill all requirements as noted in the

Adjunct Handbook.

Perform other related

duties as assigned.

The duties

listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations

of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of

specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the

position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment

to the position.

Required

Qualifications

Associate's

Education :

Associate or Bachelor degree and licensure / certification

in discipline required (technical program / non-transfer classes)

Master’s Degree in discipline or related area or Master’s Degree

with 18 hours in discipline required (transfer classes) (degree

must be conferred on or before agreed upon start

date)

Work Experience :

Must have educational qualifications to teach

in subject area or have documented specialty education / experience

to meet tested experience requirements, as per the Higher Learning

Commission’s publication on Determining Qualified Faculty, and

provide leadership in an academic discipline and / or degree program.

Programs with discipline-specific external accreditation may have

more stringent training and experience requirements.

Certifications,

Registrations, and / or Licenses :

Dependent on course

Skills,

Knowledge, Abilities Required :

Teaching Competence – Must be able to create

lesson plans, content, presentations, ancillary materials, and

assignments to effectively transform information to knowledge for

students; have the ability to assess student learning and progress.

Communication skills –

Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with clear,

grammatically correct English; requires interaction with

supervisors, colleagues, students, alumni, advisory committee

members, and the public, using tact, discretion, and independent

judgment.

Computer skills – Must be

demonstrably proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, PowerPoint,

Excel), as well as e-mail and internet, and learning management

systems.

Passion for assisting customers and

representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and

professionalism.

Demonstrated history of

ethical and professional behavior.

Preferred Qualifications

• . / . . in related field

Working Conditions :

Must be able to work a flexible schedule to

include some evenings and weekends.

Work will

be performed in an office and classroom environment with a

significant amount of public contact, in person, by telephone, via

email, and various communication platforms.

Physical Requirements :

Duties require extended periods of sitting,

talking, and listening.

Duties require

extensive use of computers, telephones, and other office equipment.

Requires possible

lifting of up to 25 lbs. (If an object weights more than 45 lbs.,

OSU-Oklahoma City requires this to be a two-person lift).

The work environment and physical

demands described here are representative of those required by an

employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or

without reasonable accommodation.