Adjunct - School of Social Sciences and International Studies (Fall 2025 - Summer 2026)

Position Overview

WSU's School of Social Sciences and International Studies is accepting applications for adjunct teaching positions for Fall 2025 through Summer 2026 academic year. Individuals with academic and performance qualifications are encouraged to apply for positions in the following disciplines: Anthropology, Communication, Criminal Justice, Geography, Modern Languages, International Studies, Political Science, Sociology.

Minimum Qualifications

• Professional experience or academic qualifications covering subject matter taught within the School of Social Sciences and International Studies.
• Applicant must possess an academic degree one level above the level at which they will teach, except in programs for terminal degrees or when equivalent experience is established.
• In terminal degree programs, adjunct faculty must possess the same level of degree.
• If teaching outside field of their advanced degree, adjuncts must have completed at least 18 graduate level credit hours of instruction in the field where they teach.
• At least 1 year professional or teaching experience or the equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. with at least 3 years professional or teaching experience.

Essential Functions

Teaching - 100%

Special Contract Terms and Conditions of Employment

To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University before making an employment offer to conduct various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations).

Background Checks

Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human Resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources. Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.

Application Instructions

First Consideration Date: Closing Date: Open Until Filled: Yes

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.wright.edu/postings/21436

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