Adjunct Professor - Sociology/Anthropology 900116

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Associate's Education: Associate or Bachelor degree and licensure/certification in discipline required (technical program/non-transfer classes)
• Master’s Degree: Master’s Degree in discipline or related area or Master’s Degree with 18 hours in discipline required (transfer classes)
• 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.
• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses: Dependent on course skills, knowledge, abilities required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities Required

• Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Resume and cover letter are required for full consideration. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Pay

$750 per credit hour or $800 per credit hour for a class with a lab, based on full enrollment.

Schedule

Courses may be day or evening. Appointment Length 6 months or less.